Heat spell to continue across Pakistan until April 30: PMD

PMD say the current weather pattern is likely to keep temperatures elevated for days.

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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an alert, warning of soaring temperatures across the country till April 30 due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere.

In the southern regions, including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan, daytime temperatures are forecast to remain 5 to 7 °C above normal till April 30.

Meanwhile, central and upper areas — including central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan — are expected to experience temperatures 4 to 6 °C above normal.

Temperatures in cities including Lahore, Peshawar, Sargodha, and Multan are expected to reach or exceed 40°C.

Meanwhile, Sukkur, Nawabshah, Mithi, Sibi, and Turbat are likely to experience temperatures of 45 °C or higher.

According to the PMD, Nawabshah recorded the highest temperature in the country on Sunday, reaching 48 °C.

In Karachi, maximum temperatures are forecast to range between 36 and 38 °C. Humidity levels are reported at 76 percent, with sea breezes blowing at a speed of 9 kilometres per hour.

Earlier, the Punjab Education Department has announced summer vacations in schools amid rising temperatures.

The department decided to start the holidays earlier in light of the escalating heat.

According to a notification issued, summer vacations across schools in the province will commence from June 1.