Karachi swelters as mercury soars to 38.7°C

KARACHI: The city experienced hot weather on Tuesday as the temperature rose to 38. 7 degrees Celsius with humidity recorded at 43 per cent, making conditions uncomfortable for people.

A Met official said October is usually a warm month in Karachi and is often referred to as the city’s “second summer”. He added that the recent rise in temperatures is linked to a high-pressure area in the upper atmosphere, which has weakened winds and caused temperatures to rise. The official warned that the mercury could touch 40°C if the current trend continues. “October is generally marked by warm weather…