Met Office says temperature expected to drop from today; prolonged power outages, water shortages add to public distress.
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• Mercury climbs to 44.1°C
• Met Office says temperature expected to drop from today
• Prolonged power outages, water shortages add to public distress
• Seven deceased persons remain unidentified
Jacobabad becomes hottest place with 49.5°C; Weatherman expects some relief after tomorrow.
According to the Met Office, Dadu recorded 48°C, while Sukkur, Rohri and Khairpur registered around 46.5°C.
Actual temperature recorded at 37°C, relative humidity at 56pc.
Very hot and dry weather is expected to persist in the southern parts of the country over the next few days, as per PMD.
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Forecasts suggest heatwave will continue throughout the week
