Weather

PMD forecasts temperatures to rise up to 5°C above normal

Published by
Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a new alert, which confirmed that the country currently experiences extreme heat conditions, with temperatures expected to rise beyond typical seasonal weather patterns during the next few days.

Most parts of Pakistan will experience hot and dry weather conditions, which will cause daytime temperatures to exceed their normal range, according to the Met Office.

The temperature in Islamabad and central and southern Punjab will exceed average levels by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will exceed normal levels by 2 to 4 degrees according to weather forecasts.

The forecast shows that Balochistan’s northeastern and southern districts will experience higher temperatures, which will reach up to 4 degrees above their seasonal average temperatures.

The authorities issued a warning that the current heatwave will continue until May 5, with Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan experiencing the most severe impacts.

The temperature in these locations might reach 45°C. Health experts are urging citizens to take precautionary measures during the extreme weather.

People should drink sufficient water and cold beverages to maintain hydration while remaining indoors during peak afternoon outdoor hours.

Staff Reporter

Recent Posts

Operation Shaaban: Security forces neutralized 85 militants

QUETTA: The joint operation Shaaban of the Pakistan Army, FC Balochistan, and the police is…

1 hour ago

Imtiaz Super Store, D. Watson, Shaheen grocery among stores under renewed Customs scrutiny

ISLAMABAD (Ahsan Bukhari): A fresh investigation has been initiated by Customs authorities after the owners…

2 hours ago

Aviation Safety Agency issues alert amid rising tensions in Middle East

ISLAMABAD: The Aviation Safety Agency has warned airlines that flights over the airspace of Gulf…

2 hours ago

FM Asim Munir holds key meeting with Turkish President

ANKARA: Field Marshal Asim Munir held an important meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

3 hours ago

Gurpatwant exposes Modi’s failed effort to change Sikh’s history through movie Satluj

ISLAMABAD: The highly controversial Indian movie named 'Satluj' has been the talk of the town…

4 hours ago

Emergency LNG cargo purchase initiated by PLL

ISLAMABAD: In view of the increasing tension in the region and the fears of closure…

4 hours ago