ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that the temperature in the country will likely reach 50°C in next five days.
Several areas of inner Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan will reel under scorching mercury levels.
Today marks the last day of the second heatwave in Karachi. Sea breeze will restore from Friday following which the temperature is expected to plummet. The temperature will likely remain between 39-41°C in the port city.
On Wednesday, Karachi endured the hottest day of the year as the temperature surged up to 46°C. The city has bear at least four heatwaves till date. The maximum temperature of 47.8°C recorded in Karachi in the month of May was on May 9, 1938.
Met Office suggests very hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country. As per synoptic situation, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.