Extreme heatwave across the country to begin this week: Pakistan Meteorological Department

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning on Monday for an extreme heatwave across the country this week, stating that day temperatures in most parts of the country, are likely to remain unusually high due to persistent high pressure in the upper atmosphere. The heatwave is supposed to take over most parts of the country except for Karachi.

As per the alert issued by PMD. “Day temperatures in Northern Balochistan, Upper Sindh, South Punjab, Kashmir and adjoining areas will remain 09-10°C above normal.”

“Day temperature in Islamabad, Upper & Central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Lower Sindh and South Balochistan will remain 07-08°C above normal.”

As per a mobile weather application, the temperature in Lahore can rise up to 38 °C, 36 °C in Islamabad, and 33 °C in Peshawar.

According to the advisory, the country’s dry spell and hot temperatures may cause water stress for standing crops, vegetables, and orchards, and farmers should manage crop water properly.

“The general public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight. Gusty winds are also expected in North Balochistan, South Punjab and Upper Sindh during the period,” the alert read.