40.7°C: Karachi Just Broke a Record That Stood for 9 Years
The Met Department confirms Karachi's hottest September day since 2017, with heatwave-like conditions expected to persist through the coming week.
Karachi records 40.7°C, breaking its highest September temperature in nine years, as the Met Department forecasts continued heatwave conditions.
Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 40.7°C on Monday, surpassing the previous September record of 40.5°C set in 2017, according to the Meteorological Department. This marks the city's second consecutive day gripped by intense heat.
Still Far From the All-Time Record
Despite breaking this nine-year September benchmark, Karachi's all-time highest temperature remains 43°C, recorded way back on September 30, 1951 — meaning Monday's reading, while notable, is still short of the historic peak.
What's Expected Next
The Met Department recorded a minimum temperature of 28.5°C on Tuesday, with humidity at 69% and winds from the west at 8 km/h. Forecasts suggest the maximum will settle between 37°C and 39°C, with hot and dry, heatwave-like conditions expected to persist through the coming week.
The Bottom Line
A record that held for nearly a decade fell in a single day — and with the Met Department forecasting continued heat through next week, Karachi's discomfort isn't likely to ease anytime soon.
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