Heatwave scorches Sindh as temperatures hit 46°C

A heatwave continues to grip Pakistan, with Sindh province experiencing some of the highest temperatures in the country this week.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the province is expected to endure extreme heat and dry conditions for the next two days, with temperatures climbing up to 46°C in areas like Mithi and Badin, and 45°C in Jacobabad and Dhalbandin.

The rest of the country will also experience intense heat, particularly in the plains of Punjab and Balochistan.

The weather is expected to remain hot and dry throughout Tuesday, but conditions will start to change after noon, with Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Islamabad witnessing partial cloud cover, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms.

Sindh and Balochistan will see isolated dust storms and gusty winds in the afternoon, particularly in cities like Jacobabad, Shikarpur, and Dadu.

Coastal areas, including Karachi, are expected to experience strong winds as the heat persists.

On Wednesday, most regions will continue to face hot and dry conditions, with scattered thunderstorms in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

However, Sindh is likely to see some relief with lighter winds and isolated conditions in places like Quetta and Ziarat.

In the Islamabad region, the weather will remain warm throughout the day, with possible thunderstorms in the evening.

Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sialkot, will also experience a combination of intense heat and scattered thunderstorms later in the day.

PMD officials have advised people across Sindh to take precautions against the oppressive heat and urged residents in dust-prone areas to stay indoors to avoid respiratory issues.

Karachi and other coastal regions are expected to see strong winds, but the heat will persist.

Highs recorded on Monday included:

Mithi: 46°C

Jacobabad, Dhalbandin, Badin, Chhor: 45°C