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Karachi swelters as mercury soars to 38.7°C

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On Tuesday, Karachi faced extreme heat as temperatures reached 38.7°C with humidity at 43%, causing discomfort for residents. A meteorological official explained that this warmth is typical for October, described as the city's "second summer," and attributed the current high temperatures to a weakening wind caused by a high-pressure area in the upper atmosphere. The official warned that temperatures could potentially reach 40°C if the trend continues.

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On Tuesday, Karachi sweltered under a temperature of 38.7°C, with humidity at 43%, making conditions extremely uncomfortable for residents. A Met official noted that October is traditionally warm in Karachi, often referred to as its "second summer," due to high-pressure areas weakening winds and raising temperatures. The same source warned that if the current trend continues, the temperature could reach 40°C. Despite the onset of cooler months usually associated with autumn, these high temperatures and humidity levels are causing significant discomfort for people during daytime hours.

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The city experienced hot weather on Tuesday as the temperature rose to 38.7 degrees Celsius with humidity recorded at 43 per cent, making conditions uncomfortable for people.

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🔮 The official warned that the mercury could touch 40°C if the current trend continues. “October is generally marked by warm weather in Karachi, even as the summer season begins to move towards cooler months.

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Karachi swelters as mercury soars to 38.7°C · assertive framing

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The city experienced hot weather on Tuesday as the temperature rose to 38.7 degrees Celsius with humidity recorded at 43 per cent, making conditions uncomfortable for people. asserted

conditions → experience → people

A Met official said October is usually a warm month in Karachi and is often referred to as the city’s “second summer”. asserted

October → say → summer

He added that the recent rise in temperatures is linked to a high-pressure area in the upper atmosphere, which has weakened winds and caused temperatures to rise. asserted

temperatures → add → winds

The official warned that the mercury could touch 40°C if the current trend continues. “October is generally marked by warm weather in Karachi, even as the summer season begins to move towards cooler months. uncertain

season → warn → months

The high temperatures, combined with humidity levels of 43 per cent, have added to the discomfort, particularly during the daytime,” he added. asserted

he → combine → daytime