Pakistan is in the grip of a blistering heatwave, with parts of the nation already facing high temperatures of nearly 50C as officials warn of acute water shortages and a threat to health.
The PMD alerted temperatures were between 6C (11F) and 9C (16F) above normal, with the capital Islamabad, as well as provincial hubs Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, recording temperatures around 40C (104F) on Friday afternoon.
According to the press release of Pakistan Meteorological Department:
- Day temperatures in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Sindh and Eastern Balochistan are expected to rise significantly above normal. Occasional dust storm/dust raising winds may also occur in afternoon/evening during the period.
- The heat wave is likely to be followed by the rain spell in upper and central parts of the country.
People are advised to stay homes in the afternoons and avoid the direct contact with sunlight. And consume foods that prevent from heatwave and drink as much water as possible. Keep ORS in use and try to wear summer friendly colours.