Severe heatwave likely to persist throughout week: PMD
Pakistan
Dust storms and gusty winds may occur at isolated locations in plain areas due to excessive heat.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that a severe heatwave is expected to continue across the country during the current week due to the presence of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere.
According to the Met Office, daytime temperatures in the southern half of the country including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to remain 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal from May 20 to 24.
In the upper half covering central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, temperatures are likely to soar 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal during the same period.
Dust storms and gusty winds may occur at isolated locations in plain areas due to excessive heat.
The general public, especially children, women, and the elderly, are strongly advised to take precautionary measures against heat-related illnesses. People should avoid exposure to direct sunlight during daytime and stay well-hydrated.
