The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has issued a heat wave alert, predicting unusually high temperatures in much of the province of Sindh until April 18.
Under current conditions, the maximum daytime temperatures in districts such as Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Larkana and Sukkur are expected to remain from 6 to 8 ° C above normal, said Express News.
Similarly, in the districts of Badin, Tharparkar, Uumerkot and Hyderabad, temperatures can exceed normal ranges from 4 to 6 ° C, according to the department.
The PMD also predicted occasional unpleasant winds in Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Tharparkar, Uumerkot, Sanghar, Hyderabad and Jamshoro Districts during this period.
Given the prevailing heat wave, residents, particularly children, elders and women, have been advised to take precautions.
The public is urged to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours and stay hydrated.
Karachi’s weather perspective for the next 3 days
Moisture levels in Karachi are expected to increase, intensifying the perceived temperature. Relative humidity can range between 70% and 80% in the morning and between 50% and 60% at night.
During the next three days, the weather is expected to remain hot and sometimes humid with warm winds. The maximum temperatures in Karachi could vary between 35 ° C and 37 ° C.
In light of extreme climatic conditions, experts recommend breathable and light color fabrics, such as cotton and bedding as the most appropriate clothes to help control heat stress.
For men, it is suggested that the baggy cotton shirts in pale colors such as white, beige and cakes reflect sunlight and improve air circulation.
Combined poles are recommended with lightweight pants or light Chinese for those looking for comfort and a more polished appearance. Heavy fabrics such as denim, since they catch heat and reduce ventilation should be avoided.
Women were advised to continue using traditional grass cloth, a lightly used light cotton material in Pakistan’s summer clothes.
The dresses that flow, the palazzo pants and the aired tops made of natural fibers provide the necessary ventilation while maintaining cultural modesty.
Accessories such as cotton scarves and gauze dupattas offer additional protection of direct sunlight without adding heat.
Children, who are particularly vulnerable to heat -related diseases, require special consideration. Experts recommend soft and breathable cotton clothes with tight tissues to help block harmful UV rays.
Long sleeve shirts and loose pants provide better sun protection than short garments, and encourages wide -brimmed hats to protect the head, face and ears.
During hot nights, children can benefit from using minimum clothes, such as a diaper or light pajamas, with a fine cotton leaf instead of heavy bedding.
