Pakistan braces for severe heatwave as temperatures to soar further

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has anticipated mainly hot and dry weather in most parts of the nation within the next 24 hours with intense heat in the plains.

Weather report said sporadic rain and thunderstorms are expected in Kashmir and nearby hilly regions while the rest of the country would be generally dry.

The PMD has also issued a heatwave advisory, saying temperatures are projected to climb steadily throughout most plain areas of Pakistan from June 9 to June 12.

Daytime temperatures might be 4C to 6C above normal in northern portions of the country, while southern and lower parts may be 5C to 7C over seasonal averages, officials added.

Many locations were still very hot on Sunday. Sibi had the greatest temperature at 49°C.

Other noteworthy readings were 48°C in Dadu and Noorpur Thal, and 47°C was reported in Jacobabad, Sukkur, Khairpur, Turbat and Mohenjo-daro.

Maximum temperatures in major cities were 46°C in Dera Ghazi Khan, 45°C in Bahawalpur and Multan, 43°C in Lahore and Faisalabad, 42°C in Peshawar, and 40°C in Islamabad and Muzaffarabad.

As the heat wave continues, authorities are calling on the people to cut down on direct sun exposure during the hottest part of the day, drink enough of fluids and take other precautions.