Heat wave to prevail over Karachi in next 6-8 days: Met Office

KARACHI: The Met Office warned of a coming heat wave in the metropolis in the coming 6-8 days, according to a notification from the weather department on Sunday.

“Met Office informed that high pressure area formed over central Asia inducing wind flow from North to  Northwest over Sindh including Karachi. Under its influence Heat wave condition is likely to prevail over Karachi during next 6-8 days with Day Temperatures rising to 40-42 ºC. Wind flow mainly be from North to Northwest during the period,” read the warning on the weather department’s website.

Experts have warned people not to venture out unnecessarily during the harsh hours from 11am to 4pm when the sun rays are harshest.