A slight drop in temperature has brought some relief to residents of Karachi, although hot and dry conditions continue to prevail across most parts of the country, in Sindh and Balochistan.
According to the Met Office, extreme heat persists in several cities, with Turbat expected to record a high of 45°C, while Mithi, Jacobabad and Nawabshah may see temperatures rise to 44°C. Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana are also likely to experience highs of around 42°C.
In Karachi, temperatures have eased slightly compared to the previous day, with the mercury expected to reach 38°C on Wednesday. Despite the marginal drop, the port city will continue to experience hot and dry weather.
The Met Office has warned that another heatwave is likely to hit Sindh from May 7, while Karachi may face a fresh spell of intense heat starting May 13. It also ruled out any chances of rainfall in the city during May based on current forecasts.
Met Office have advised citizens to take precautions, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Earlier this week, Karachi experienced one of its hottest days of the season, with temperatures exceeding 40°C due to the suspension of sea breeze and persistent hot, dry northwesterly winds. The ongoing heatwave over the past two days has reportedly claimed 14 lives, including eight deaths recorded on Monday alone.
Power outage hit Karachi amid heatwave
The daily life in several parts of Karachi continues to be disrupted due to prolonged and unannounced power outages as across the multiple areas, the residents report hours-long electricity load shedding during the soaring temperatures, according to media reports.
Localities such as Azizabad, Malir, Gadap, Kathore, Ahsanabad and Liaquatabad are experiencing extended power suspensions, while residents of Manzoor Colony, Sher Shah and Baldia say outages stretch between 12 to 16 hours further worsening conditions during the ongoing heatwave.
In Azizabad residents took to the streets in protest against persistent load shedding. Men, women and children gathered in large numbers, raising slogans against K-Electric and demanding immediate relief. The demonstration highlighted growing frustration among citizens who feel compelled to protest due to lack of action.
The crisis is affecting all sections of society. Students preparing for exams are struggling to study without electricity particularly during peak heat hours. Many households are also facing water shortages as outages have disrupted water supply systems in several neighbourhoods.
Residents say the unpredictability of load shedding has made the situation even more difficult, preventing them from planning their daily routines. They have urged K-Electric authorities to take urgent action and end the prolonged outages warning that the current situation is becoming unbearable in the extreme summer heat.
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