KARACHI: The Met department on Tuesday issued an alert about “heatwave-like conditions” that are expected to prevail in most plain areas of the country during the week.

The maximum temperature recorded in Karachi on Tuesday was 40.2 degrees Celsius.

“Sindh, southern Punjab, eastern and southern Balochistan will remain in the grip of very hot and dry weather from Tuesday to Saturday. Temperatures are also likely to rise in most sub-mountainous areas of the country,” says the alert.

Dust-raising winds are expected in Sindh and Balochistan during the period and day temperature is likely to remain above normal in most plain areas, it adds.

The department suggests relevant authorities to improve coordination, enhance awareness campaigns and establish heatstroke stabilisation centres/relief facilities at community level.

It also calls for availability of uninterrupted supply of electricity and emergency services, particularly during the period.

The maximum temperature for the next two days in Karachi is likely to range from 38 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.

Published in Dawn, March 31st, 2021