Aaj TV English News - Environment https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:01:08 +0500 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:01:08 +0500 60 Karachi heatwave alert issued as temperatures rise up to 41°c https://english.aaj.tv/news/330457563/karachi-heatwave-alert-issued-as-temperatures-rise-up-to-41c <p><strong>Karachi is experiencing intense heat as the Meteorological Department issues a heatwave alert, warning of rising temperatures across the city and other parts of the country due to El Niño conditions.</strong></p> <p>According to the forecast, temperatures in Karachi are expected to rise by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal levels.</p> <p>The maximum temperature is likely to reach 37°C, while the heat index may make it feel as high as 40 to 41°C.</p> <p>At present, the city’s temperature stands at around 33°C, but the humidity is making it feel closer to 37°C.</p> <p>Westerly winds are blowing at about 11 kilometres per hour.</p> <p>Officials say higher-than-normal temperatures are expected nationwide, with particularly severe conditions in urban centres, including Karachi.</p> Karachi is experiencing intense heat as the Meteorological Department issues a heatwave alert, warning of rising temperatures across the city and other parts of the country due to El Niño conditions.

According to the forecast, temperatures in Karachi are expected to rise by 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal levels.

The maximum temperature is likely to reach 37°C, while the heat index may make it feel as high as 40 to 41°C.

At present, the city’s temperature stands at around 33°C, but the humidity is making it feel closer to 37°C.

Westerly winds are blowing at about 11 kilometres per hour.

Officials say higher-than-normal temperatures are expected nationwide, with particularly severe conditions in urban centres, including Karachi.

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