The Pakistan department of Meteorology issued a heat wave alert from April 26 to April 30, warning of unusually high temperatures in parts of the country, particularly in Sindh, Southern Punjab and Baluchistan.
Temperatures in these regions could increase up to 5 ° C, with the hottest conditions expected between April 27 and April 30.
In addition, it is forecast that the superior Punjab and Islamabad will see a temperature increase of 4–6 ° C during the same period. Similar temperature peaks are predicted in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltisto.
The weather office said that extreme heat conditions are probable before May 1, with rain and possible expected hail storms in the northern areas of the country as of April 30.
Meanwhile, a severe heat wave continues to grab Punjab, with temperatures that rise in several cities and significant relief is not expected in the next few days.
In addition, meteorological experts have predicted that there is no probability of rain in Punjab during the next two or three days.
According to updated forecasts, cities such as Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, fine, Sargodha and Sahiwal are seeing maximums between 41 ° C and 44 ° C under majorly sunny skies.
Lahore, Faisalabad and Jhelum are experiencing slightly lower temperatures, varying between 39 ° C and 42 ° C, with partially cloudy intervals that offer a brief break.
The cities of the north such as Atock, Chakwal and Rawalpindi report highly softer highs, around 34 ° C and 39 ° C, although the sunny spells dominate.
Humidity levels remain low, and most areas report between 10% and 22%, exacerbating dry heat and increasing the health risks of vulnerable populations.
Meteorologists expect hot and dry conditions to persist for at least the next three days, with gradual increases probably in some areas.
Sindh also faces a scorching heat wave, with temperatures in several districts that are forecast to increase up to 48 ° C during the weekend.
Nawabshah and Dadu are expected to register the highest temperatures, reaching up to 48 ° C for Sunday. Mohenjo-Daro, Sukkur and Mithi are also experiencing extreme conditions, with maximums that vary between 44 ° C and 47 ° C.
Despite the coastal proximity, Thatta and Karachi are not immune. Karachi’s maximum temperature moves between 35 ° C and 38 ° C, accompanied by humidity levels close to 60%, intensifying discomfort.
Interior cities such as Hyderabad and Mithi face the persistent sun with little or no cloud coverage, which increases concerns about prolonged exposure to heat.
Moisture varies significantly throughout the province, from a maximum of 58% in Karachi to a minimum of 10% in Mohenjo-Daro, creating diverse but hard weather profiles.
