KARACHI: Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said that the heatwave was likely to intensify in different parts of Sindh and in Karachi during next week.
The heatwave is likely to continue till March 27 in Karachi and the temperature may touch 40 to 42 degrees Celsius.
According to the chief meteorologist, there is low air pressure near Iran and western Afghanistan, which would change wind direction in Karachi.
He said that hot winds would blow from the northwest in Karachi during the day and the intensity of heat would further decrease on March 28 and 29.