Heatwave expected to hit Pakistan this week

Daytime temperature to be six-eight degrees Celsius higher than normal

ISLAMABAD:

A new heat wave is expected to hit the cities and villages across the country this week, with daytime temperatures expected to be six to eight degrees Celsius above normal.

Due to prolonged drought and increase in the intensity of heat; aquifers, standing crops, vegetables and orchards are at risk of water shortage.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), daytime temperatures are likely to rise gradually in most parts of the country in the coming days due to high wind pressure.

The daytime temperature in Upper and Central Sindh, Central and South Punjab and Balochistan is likely to be six to eight degrees Celsius higher than normal during this week.

Meanwhile, day temperature in Upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Kashmir is likely to be five to seven degrees Celsius above normal.

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The Meteorological Department has directed the farmers to take appropriate measures to irrigate the crops according to weather conditions and authorities concerned to protect the people from the heatwave.NDMA alert

In line with the directions issued by the Meteorological Department, the National Disaster Management Authority has issued a heatwave alert, directing Provincial DMAs, State DMA, Gilgit-Baltistan DMA and ICT administration to ensure precautionary measures, alert medical services and rescue departments to maintain requisite facilities such as heat stroke centres.

The NDMA also directed the PDMAs/District DMAs to coordinate with relevant departments for issuance of necessary guidance to the travellers regarding over pressure/heat in tyres, ensure agricultural/dairy farmers and cattle breeders are well informed of the situation and requirement of water.

It also advised the public to avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight.