ISLAMABAD: The
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert, predicting record high temperatures across the nation from April 26 to 30 owing to the entrance of a high-pressure system in the upper Atmosphere.
The weather system is
forecast to form on April 26 and grip much of the nation by April 27, causing considerable increases in daytime temperatures.
From April 26 to May 1, day temperatures are expected to be 5-7 degrees Celsius higher than typical in southern regions like as Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan.
Meanwhile, temperatures in the upper half of the nation, including central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, are forecast to be 4-6 degrees Celsius higher than average from April 27 to April 30.
Beginning April 30, a new weather system is forecast to bring rain, thunderstorms, and hail to areas of Kashmir, Islamabad, the Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
To minimize heat-related diseases, the general population, particularly children, women, and the elderly, should keep hydrated and avoid direct sunlight during the day.
Farmers should arrange their wheat harvest activities carefully and take precautions to protect their livestock from harm.
Rising temperatures in the northern regions might potentially hasten snowmelt, particularly between April 27 and May 1.
The authorities have been urged to be vigilant and take all necessary measures to mitigate the hazards linked with the heatwave.