A heat wave that had grabbed Karachi in recent days has decreased, but it is expected to intensify in other parts of Sindh from tomorrow, the MET department said Wednesday.
Climate change is a pressing reality for Pakistan, directly impacting millions of lives. Thermal waves, intensified by climate change, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe, which disproportionately affects communities with limited resources to adapt.
The MET department had warned on Sunday that Karachi would probably experience a heat wave until Wednesday (today), and the temperature is expected to rise to 41 degrees Celsius.
According to an advisory issued by the met department today, The Heatwave is Likely to Grip Most parts of the province from April 24 to 29, with the daytime maximum temperature Likely to be 6-8 ° C norm Normal Ghotki, Shikarpur, Khairpur, Nosheroferoz, Larkana, Sukkur, Jamshoro, Mitiari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad and Badin Districts.
Temperatures are likely to be 4-6 ° C above normal in the Tharparkar, Uumerkot and Mirpur Khas districts, the warning added.
“Due to the conditions of heat waves in the province, the general public is advised, especially children, women and elderly, who take precautionary measures,” said the MET department notice today, a copy available with Dawn.com.
“Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the day and remain hydrated.
“Farmers are advised to administer their crop activities taking into account climatic conditions and also take care of their cattle,” the warning said.
On Wednesday he saw a maximum temperature of 37-39 ° C and a minimum of 23.5 ° C, with west/southwest winds.
April has been a hotter month in Central and Super Sindh, since the average temperature reached up to 45 degrees Celsius. However, Mercury rose to 49 ° C on Thursday after a gap of approximately seven years in Shaheed Benazirabad, so it is unbearable for residents, especially children and older people.
