Karachi residents have been advised to prepare for a severe heatwave after the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued an alert forecasting extremely hot weather in the city over the coming days.

According to the Met Office, a heatwave is expected to affect Karachi from June 8 to June 12, with daytime temperatures likely to range between 40°C and 43°C.

Weather experts warned that temperatures during the night are also expected to remain unusually high, increasing humidity levels and intensifying the overall impact of the heatwave.

The Met Office and health experts have urged citizens to take precautionary measures to avoid heat-related illnesses. Residents have been advised to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, increase water intake, and keep their heads covered while exposed to direct sunlight.

Authorities have also called on vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and outdoor workers, to exercise extra caution during the forecast period.