ISLAMABAD – Severe heatwaves will likely persist in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and most parts of Pakistan on Wednesday and Thursday.
Experts have advised people to stay hydrated and avoid direct exposure to sunlight during the daytime between 1100 am to 0400 pm.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. High pressure in the upper atmosphere prevails over the country, which will continue to persist during the next three days. A shallow westerly wave also prevails over northern parts.
Under these conditions, severe heatwaves will likely persist in the twin cities and most parts of Pakistan on Wednesday and Thursday. Rains and gusty winds are likely at isolated places in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Day temperatures will likely remain between 05°C and 07°C above normal levels in upper half (central & upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan), while between 04°C and 06°C above normal levels in southern half (upper and central Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan) till Thursday.
Islamabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 44°C and 46°C on Wednesday and between 43°C and 45°C on Thursday.
Rawalpindi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 44°C and 46°C on Wednesday and between 43°C and 45°C on Thursday.
Meanwhile, hot and dry weather prevailed in most parts of Pakistan during the last 24 hours. Very hot weather prevailed in the plain areas.
Dera Ghazi Khan, Noorpur Thal and Jacobabad remained the hottest places in Pakistan, where the maximum temperature was recorded at 49°C. The maximum temperature in Bhakkar, Sargodha and Sibbi was recorded at 48°C, and in Bahawalnagar, Bannu, Dadu, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Jhang, Jhelum, Layyah, Kasur, Kot Addu and Mandi Bahauddin at 47°C.
In Islamabad, the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 33 per cent.
In Rawalpindi, the maximum temperature was recorded at 44°C. Relative humidity in the morning was recorded at 28 per cent.
