Karachi heatwave crisis worsens as 46°C feels-like temperature hits city

Karachi is facing a serious Karachi heatwave crisis as temperatures continue to rise across the city. On Sunday, the mercury touched 40.9°C, while humidity pushed the feels-like temperature to 46°C. As a result, many residents struggled to cope with the intense weather.
The Met Office warned that hot and humid conditions may continue throughout the week. Therefore, people are preparing for more difficult days ahead. At the same time, water shortages and power cuts have added to public frustration.

Heat and water shortage increase hardship

The extreme heat has made daily routines exhausting for families across Karachi. Many residents stayed indoors to avoid direct sunlight. However, limited water supply has made relief harder to find.
Several neighborhoods continue to report dry taps despite official claims of restored service. For example, residents in Landhi, North Karachi, Baldia Town, and Orangi Town say supply remains irregular.
Many families now depend on private water tankers. However, tanker prices remain too high for many households. As a result, people are struggling to meet basic needs during this weather emergency.
Officials said repair work on the damaged pipeline has finished. In addition, they claimed supply is gradually returning to affected areas.

Loadshedding sparks protests across city

Power outages have also worsened the Karachi heatwave crisis. Residents in several areas reported hours of load shedding during peak heat.
In Mauripur, frustrated residents blocked Hawkesbay Road and staged a protest. They demanded immediate action on both electricity and water shortages.
K-Electric said it suspended maintenance shutdowns during the heatwave. It also claimed to reduce load shedding during the hottest hours. However, many residents say outages continue.
Meanwhile, political leaders criticized the Sindh government’s response. They called for urgent action to resolve the crisis and restore normal life.