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Karachi Swelters: September Heatwave Shatters Decade-Long Records
22 Sep
Summary
- Karachi recorded 41°C, its highest September temperature in a decade.
- Low pressure system and El Nino conditions contributed to the heat.
- Temperatures are expected to decrease starting today, September 22nd.
Karachi experienced an unprecedented heatwave on Monday, with the mercury climbing to 41 degrees Celsius. This marks the highest temperature recorded in September for the city in the past decade, surpassing previous records from 2015. The intense heat and humidity were exacerbated by a lingering low-pressure area that disrupted the usual sea breeze.
Several other urban centers across the province also recorded temperatures at or above 40 degrees Celsius, with Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, and Khairpur being the hottest at 42 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists noted that El Nino conditions are contributing to regional atmospheric warming. However, a shift is anticipated, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting a decrease in temperatures starting today, September 22nd, as the low-pressure system dissipates.
While parts of the province experienced some monsoon showers, Karachi and most other areas remained dry. The forecast for Karachi on Tuesday indicates temperatures ranging between 36°C and 38°C, with relative humidity between 70-80% in the morning and 45-55% in the evening.
