Jacobabad becomes hottest place with 49.5°C; Weatherman expects some relief after tomorrow.
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• Jacobabad becomes hottest place with 49.5°C
• Weatherman expects some relief after tomorrow
• Expert says staying hydrated key to coping with heat-related illnesses
KARACHI: While the maximum temperature recorded in Karachi on Wednesday was 37.4 degrees Celsius, the feels-like temperature surged to 54°C, the Met Office data showed.
Actual temperature recorded at 37°C, relative humidity at 56pc.
According to the Met Office, Dadu recorded 48°C, while Sukkur, Rohri and Khairpur registered around 46.5°C.
Met Office says temperature expected to drop from today; prolonged power outages, water shortages add to public distress.
Very hot and dry weather is expected to persist in the southern parts of the country over the next few days, as per PMD.
Forecasts suggest heatwave will continue throughout the week
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