Dadu sizzles at 49°C as heatwave grips Sindh

Heatwaves continued to grip Sindh on Sunday, with Dadu recording an intense 49°C, while temperatures in Mohenjo-daro and Nawabshah climbed to 48°C. Karachi saw a maximum temperature of 35°C, though humidity levels rose to 64% by the evening, adding to discomfort for residents. Weather experts warned that the ongoing heatwave is expected to persist across Sindh for the next three to four days. Synoptic Situation According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave is affecting the upper regions of the country and is likely to remain active over the next 24 hours. PMD Forecast The Met Office forecast hot and dry weather in Karachi, Hyderabad and several other parts of Sindh, while upper districts are expected to face extremely high temperatures during the coming days. Temperatures Karachi’s daytime temperature is likely to remain between 35°C and 37°C on Monday, increasing slightly to 36°C to 38°C on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hyderabad is expected to face harsher conditions, with temperatures forecast between 40°C and 42°C on Monday and 41°C to 43°C over the following two days. Past Weather During the past 24 hours, most areas of Sindh remained under intense heat. Besides Dadu’s 49°C, Mohenjo-Daro and Nawabshah recorded 48°C, while Larkana and Jacobabad reached 47°C. Karachi and Hyderabad registered maximum temperatures of 35°C and 40°C, respectively. Health Advisory Health experts have urged the public to take precautionary measures amid the extreme weather, advising people to avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours, particularly between 11 am and 3 pm. Residents have also been advised to stay hydrated, wear loose and light-coloured clothing, and cover their heads when outdoors. Doctors further recommended avoiding unhygienic street food and drinking clean or boiled water to prevent stomach and heat-related illnesses. Sindh cuts Eid-ul-Azha 2026 holidays, issues revised schedule