KARACHI: Dry and hot weather persisted in Karachi on Saturday, with the Met Office warning that wide swings between day and night temperatures could pose health risks to people and animals. It advised the public to take precautions.
The city’s maximum temperature was recorded at 38 Celsius, with humidity at 17 percent. At night, the temperature fell to 21 Celsius and humidity rose to 42 percent. Karachi’s maximum was 3.9 degrees above normal.
The Met Office said the large gap between day and night temperatures may cause health problems in humans and livestock. It urged people to look after themselves and their animals. Dry weather with cool nights is likely to prevail over the upper and central districts of Sindh. Southern districts are expected to see warm, dry conditions with cool nights.
Sunday is likely to stay warm and dry, with a maximum temperature of 34 to 36 Celsius. Humidity is expected to range from 50 percent during the day to 75 percent at night. Monday may bring dry weather with a misty morning and a maximum temperature between 33 and 35 Celsius. Humidity is likely to be 70 to 80 percent in the morning and 40 to 50 percent in the evening.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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