KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a heatwave alert in Karachi for the next six to eight days.

With temperatures expected to go as high as 42 degrees centigrade, K-Electric (KE) urged its customers to take all necessary precautions and avoid unnecessary excursions or strenuous activities between 11am to 4pm - the 'peak heat hours', said the officials of the power company.

Since the weather is expected to be 'very hot and dry' from 11 to 13 Oct, KE requests customers to take additional care during the hottest hours by staying hydrated, wearing breathable fabric and ensuring that the head is covered and protected from direct heat and sunlight, they said. As power demand is likely to escalate on account of heat, the power utility is in contact with its fuel suppliers to ensure consistent supplies essential for optimized power supply.

At the same time, the power utility appeals to its customers to consume electricity mindfully and practice energy conservation.