The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that heatwave conditions are likely to develop across the country from June 07 to 12 as a high-pressure system is expected to form in the upper atmosphere on June 8 and persist until June 11.
According to the PMD, temperatures are expected to rise significantly above normal levels in most parts of the country, with some areas of Sindh and Balochistan likely to experience extreme heat between 48°C and 51°C.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, temperatures are expected to remain 4°C to 6°C above normal, reaching between 41°C and 46°C in Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan from June 8 to 11. In Chitral, Dir, Swat and Gilgit-Baltistan, temperatures are likely to range between 37°C and 40°C from June 8 to 10.
In Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh and Muzaffarabad, temperatures may remain 5°C to 7°C above normal and rise between 41°C and 44°C from June 8 to 10.
The Met Office said temperatures in Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Joharabad, Khushab, Mianwali, Noor Pur Thal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Layyah and Kot Addu are expected to range between 44°C and 48°C from June 8 to 11.
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In Sindh and Balochistan, temperatures are likely to remain 4°C to 6°C above normal and may reach between 48°C and 51°C in Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur, Naushero Feroze, Sibbi, Turbat and Panjgur from June 7 to 12.
The PMD also forecast hot weather in Karachi, where temperatures are expected to remain between 40°C and 43°C from June 8 to 12.
Night temperatures are also likely to stay higher than usual, increasing discomfort and the risk of heat stress. Due to intense heating, dust storms may occur in isolated areas of southern Punjab and Sindh.
The weather department warned that the heatwave could affect public health and daily life. Citizens, especially children, women and elderly people, have been advised to take extra precautions, avoid direct sunlight between 10am and 4pm, and drink plenty of water.
Farmers have been advised to manage crop activities according to weather conditions and take necessary measures to protect livestock from heat-related stress. The PMD also noted that electricity demand is expected to increase during the heatwave and urged people to use water carefully.
The department has advised all relevant authorities to remain alert and take necessary steps to prevent any emergency situation during the heatwave period. Daily weather updates are available through the PMD’s official website and mobile application.
