As the extreme conditions of the heat wave continue to intensify in all Pakistan, health professionals and experts have urged citizens to adopt clothing practices aware of heat to protect themselves from the very high temperatures that are expected to persist throughout the week.
The Department of Meteorology of Pakistan (PMD) has predicted that daytime temperatures in parts of the country could rise to between 46 ° C and 48 ° C because a high pressure system develops on the upper atmosphere.
These high temperatures are expected to affect southern Punjab, Sindh and Baluchistan from April 13 to 18, with 46 ° C maximums in Dadu, 45 ° C in Nawabshah and 43 ° C in Hyderabad and Sukkur.
It is also forecast that Karachi will experience a warm and humid climate, with daytime temperatures of around 36 ° C. The central cities of Punjab, including fine, DG Khan and Sargodha, are expected
The northern regions, including Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Cashmira and Gilgit-Baltistan, can experience temperatures from 4 ° C to 6 ° C above normal.
In light of extreme climatic conditions, experts recommend breathable and light color fabrics, such as cotton and bedding as the most appropriate clothes to help control heat stress.
For men, it is suggested that the baggy cotton shirts in pale colors such as white, beige and cakes reflect sunlight and improve air circulation.
Combined poles are recommended with lightweight pants or light Chinese for those looking for comfort and a more polished appearance. Heavy fabrics such as denim, since they catch heat and reduce ventilation should be avoided.
Women were advised to continue using traditional grass cloth, a lightly used light cotton material in Pakistan’s summer clothes.
The dresses that flow, the palazzo pants and the aired tops made of natural fibers provide the necessary ventilation while maintaining cultural modesty.
Accessories such as cotton scarves and gauze dupattas offer additional protection of direct sunlight without adding heat.
Children, who are particularly vulnerable to heat -related diseases, require special consideration. Experts recommend soft and breathable cotton clothes with tight tissues to help block harmful UV rays.
Long sleeve shirts and loose pants provide better sun protection than short garments, and encourages wide -brimmed hats to protect the head, face and ears.
During hot nights, children can benefit from using minimum clothes, such as a diaper or light pajamas, with a fine cotton leaf instead of heavy bedding.
