{"id":101664,"date":"2025-04-03T09:47:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=101664"},"modified":"2025-04-03T09:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T09:47:04","slug":"karachis-temperature-could-hit-39c-warns-met-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/101664\/","title":{"rendered":"Karachi&#8217;s temperature could hit 39\u00b0C, warns Met Office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pakistan(National Times)- KARACHI: The mercury is expected to rise further in Karachi over the next two days, with temperatures likely to range between 37 degrees Celsius and 39\u00b0C on Friday and Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office said hot and dry north-westerly winds may blow during the day, while sea breezes are expected to resume in the evening. On Tuesday, the city experienced intense heat as temperatures reached 38.1\u00b0C. Humidity was recorded at 53%, with light winds blowing from the north. The PMD\u2019s latest forecast comes in the wake of Chief Meteorologist Muhammad Afzal\u2019s warning last week of a significant rise in temperatures nationwide in the coming months. He warned that metropolitan areas would be particularly vulnerable to heatwave conditions due to the urban heat island effect, which is expected to exacerbate drought risks. Afzal said most parts of the country would experience temperatures 2\u00b0C to 3\u00b0C above normal, while in Karachi, the increase could be as high as 3\u00b0C to 4\u00b0C, further compounding public discomfort. The PMD has urged residents to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak hours, and conserve water as part of preventive measures against the growing heat and water stress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pakistan(National Times)- KARACHI: The mercury is expected to rise further in Karachi over the next two days, with temperatures likely to range between 37 degrees Celsius and 39\u00b0C on Friday and Saturday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). 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