Met dept predicts sweltering Eid in Pakistan
Hot, dry weather likely in most parts of Pakistan from June 5 till June 8; very hot weather expected in southern...
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A severe heatwave continued to grip the country on Sunday, with little to no chances of the weather changing over the Eidul Fitr holidays.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of Pakistan from June 5 till June 8, while very hot weather likely in southern parts of the country.
Temperatures in various parts of Punjab, including Multan, Lahore and Faisalabad, could remain between 45 to 47 degrees Celsius.
The PMD predicts that temperatures in parts of Sindh such as Sukkur will rise up to 49 degrees Celsius, while Karachi will hover around a sweltering 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.
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Karachi's Chief Meteorologist Abdul Rashid confirmed that the dry, hot spell will most likely persist till after Eidul Fitr. He said the hot and dry weather would continue on the first two days of Eid but may let up by the third day.
The PMD has also warned that the weather may take a turn for the worse and become hotter over the next few days.
Meanwhile, rain has been predicted for the country's northern areas such as Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Gilgit-Baltistan and some places in Kashmir.
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry had announced that Eidul Fitr would be observed across Pakistan on June 5. A last-minute change cannot be ruled out, though, as his announcement of moon-sighting on scientific grounds was opposed by religious leaders.
Meanwhile, the federal government has announced a four-day public holiday on Eidul Fitr. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the holidays will start from June 4 (Tuesday) and run till June 7 (Friday).
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of Pakistan from June 5 till June 8, while very hot weather likely in southern parts of the country.
Temperatures in various parts of Punjab, including Multan, Lahore and Faisalabad, could remain between 45 to 47 degrees Celsius.
The PMD predicts that temperatures in parts of Sindh such as Sukkur will rise up to 49 degrees Celsius, while Karachi will hover around a sweltering 37 to 38 degrees Celsius.
Beating the heat, one innovation at a time
Karachi's Chief Meteorologist Abdul Rashid confirmed that the dry, hot spell will most likely persist till after Eidul Fitr. He said the hot and dry weather would continue on the first two days of Eid but may let up by the third day.
The PMD has also warned that the weather may take a turn for the worse and become hotter over the next few days.
Meanwhile, rain has been predicted for the country's northern areas such as Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Gilgit-Baltistan and some places in Kashmir.
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry had announced that Eidul Fitr would be observed across Pakistan on June 5. A last-minute change cannot be ruled out, though, as his announcement of moon-sighting on scientific grounds was opposed by religious leaders.
Meanwhile, the federal government has announced a four-day public holiday on Eidul Fitr. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the holidays will start from June 4 (Tuesday) and run till June 7 (Friday).