Weather update; heatwave to grip Sindh as Karachi temperature may hit 42°C

KARACHI – A moderate to severe heatwave is likelyto persist across most districts of Sindh until June 12, the Meteorological Department said. The Met Office predicted that Karachi will remain extremely hot during the spell, with temperatures likely to rise up to 42°C. It said the city will continue to experience hot and humid conditions over the next 24 hours, with humidity levels recorded at 79 per cent. Southwesterly sea breezes are blowing at a speed of around 22 km per hour. The minimum temperature recorded in Karachi over the past 24 hours was 30.3°C. Meanwhile, the Met Office forecast windstorms and thundershowers in upper parts of the country from June 11 to June 15, warning of a possible flash flood situation in vulnerable areas. Summer holidays 2026 announced for colleges, universities