A severe heat wave is sweeping across various parts of Pakistan, with temperatures soaring well above normal levels.
The Met Department has issued warnings for several regions, including Umarkot, Larkana, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Naudero, Nawabshah, and Multan.
Most of the plain areas of the country will remain under the influence of a severe heat wave, the department reported. It further said that the plains of Sindh and Punjab are particularly affected, with temperatures expected to be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than usual.
The weather is forecast to remain extremely hot and dry in Islamabad and its adjoining areas, further exacerbating the situation.
Punjab alert
In response to the escalating heat wave, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab has issued an alert for Punjab, including the provincial capital of Lahore. Special measures are being implemented to mitigate the impact of the extreme heat.
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In Lahore, heatwave counters have been set up at Mayo Hospital and General Hospital. These counters are equipped with banners displaying precautionary measures to help the public cope with the high temperatures. Hospital administrations have confirmed that they are fully prepared, with all necessary medicines available to treat patients affected by the heat wave.
"So far, we have not received any patients suffering from heat-related illnesses," said a representative from the hospital administration. "However, we are fully equipped and ready to handle any such cases."
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On Tuesday, the Met department forecast that in Sindh and Punjab, daytime temperatures are projected to rise 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal from May 21 to 23. This temperature increase is expected to intensify, reaching 6 to 8 degrees Celsius above normal from May 23 to 27.
Similar temperature anomalies are anticipated in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan, where daytime temperatures will be 4 to 6 degrees Celsius higher than average during the same period.
