The heatwave is likely to hit Karachi and other most parts of Sindh from Saturday (today), the Pakistan Meteorological department predicted.

The heatwave is likely to continue in the coming days as the temperatures in most areas of Sindh can reach 46 to 48 degrees Celsius.

A spokesperson for the department said that southern Punjab and the plains of Sindh are expected to experience heatwave-like conditions.

In Karachi, the weather is expected to remain normal for the next 10 days, though temperatures could reach up to 38 degrees Celsius today. However, there is a risk of a heatwave in Karachi by the end of April.

Due to a shift in wind direction, a rise in temperature is expected in Karachi today.

According to weather analyst Jawad Memon, hot winds are blowing from the northwest, which could push the city’s maximum temperature up to 36 to 38 degrees Celsius.

He added that due to high humidity, the temperature may feel like 39 to 41 degrees Celsius. However, the weather is expected to improve in the evening once sea breezes begin.