Weather update; Heatwave alert issued across Pakistan
The sun has begun to show its intensity as rising temperatures across Pakistan have sparked concerns of an incoming heatwave.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), temperatures are likely to rise significantly in most parts of the country starting today (Sunday).
A heatwave warning has been issued saying that from today until April 18, the weather in South Punjab will be much hotter than usual, with temperatures possibly going up to 45°C in cities like Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Bahawalnagar. This is about 6 to 8 degrees higher than normal.
The weather department also said that temperatures in Islamabad, central and upper Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan could go up by 4 to 6 degrees from Monday to Friday. The extreme heat might also lead to dust storms and strong winds in some areas.
Similar hot weather is expected in Sindh and Balochistan too, with temperatures rising 6 to 8 degrees more than usual. In some parts of Sindh, the heat could go as high as 46 to 48°C.
The disaster management authority has warned people to stay indoors as much as possible to avoid getting sick from the heat.
