KARACHI: The meteorological department on Sunday forecast that a heatwave was likely to prevail in Karachi during the next six to eight days with the day temperature rising up to 40-42 degrees Celsius.

The met office in the forecast stated that a high pressure area formed over central Asia induced wind flow from north to northwest over Sindh, including Karachi, and it might generate heatwave conditions in Karachi.

All the authorities concerned were requested to take necessary measures and people were advised to take precautions and avoid going into sun exposure during peak heat hours, i.e. between 11am and 4pm.

Published in Dawn, October 12th, 2020