Severe Heatwave Grips Sindh; Karachi Records 44°C as Hyderabad and Sukkur Sizzle
KARACHI — A brutal heatwave has swept across multiple districts of Pakistan’s Sindh province, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels and prompting emergency relief measures.The provincial capital Karachi recorded a scorching 44°C, while the heat index — the “feels like” temperature — soared to 47°C in Hyderabad and 45°C in Sukkur, making outdoor activity life-threatening for…
KARACHI — A brutal heatwave has swept across multiple districts of Pakistan’s Sindh province, pushing temperatures to dangerous levels and prompting emergency relief measures.
The provincial capital Karachi recorded a scorching 44°C, while the heat index — the “feels like” temperature — soared to 47°C in Hyderabad and 45°C in Sukkur, making outdoor activity life-threatening for residents.
In response to the crisis, authorities have established heatwave relief camps across several areas of Karachi, providing citizens with cold water, oral rehydration salts, and emergency medical assistance.
Officials have urged residents to avoid going outside during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable individuals including the elderly and children.
Meteorologists warn that conditions could worsen over the coming days as the heatwave shows no signs of immediate relief.
