KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a heatwave for the next eight days in Karachi and has warned people to say inside and follow other precautions outlined by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The Met Office has predicted the peak heat hours would be from 11 am to 4 pm, and PDMA has advised the people to avoid strenuous activity during those hours. People have also been advised to avoid high metabolic food and encouraged to take small, frequent meals instead. Moreover, chrysanthemum tea is known as a cooling herb and can be helpful, as temperatures are expected to hit up to 42°C. The weather is expected to be “very hot and dry” from October 11-13, with temperatures between 39-42°C during the day.

Source: Pakistan Today October 11, 2020 16:07 UTC