Karachi’s ‘feels-like’ index touches 48°C

A man distributes free cold drink among passers-by at a roadside stall on Tuesday.—Online KARACHI: The city experienced hot and humid weather throughout Tuesday, with the maximum temperature reaching 36.5 degrees Celsius. However, due to high humidity levels, the “feels-like” temperature surged to around 48°C during the day, making conditions significantly more uncomfortable for residents. The Met Office said the maximum temperature recorded in the city was 36.5°C, while relative humidity remained at 62 per cent, significantly increasing the perceived heat. “At around 2pm the temperature was recorded at 36°C with 60pc humidity while southwest winds were blowing 21 kilometres per hour. At that time the feels-like temperature was touching 48°C,” said an official. In other parts of Sindh, a severe heatwave continued to grip upper and central parts of the province, with temperatures reaching extreme levels across several districts. According to the Met Office, Dadu recorded 48°C, while Sukkur, Rohri and Khairpur registered around 46.5°C. The Pakistan Meteoro­lo­gi­cal Depart­ment warned last week that heatwave conditions are likely to persist across Sindh, with temperatures remaining four to six degrees above normal in many areas. According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature in Karachi on Wednesday (today) will be around 36°C but humidity may cross 70pc mark. Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026