The press office is predicting very hot weather in most of the plains of Pakistan, and the heat wave is intensifying in some areas.
Although rain is expected in selected northern areas, intense heat is predicted around the world.
Rain is expected at several places in northern regions including Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and north-east Punjab. Cities like Kohistan, Swat, Chitral, Abbottabad and Haripur are likely to experience relief from heat and rain in the mountains.
The capital, Islamabad, is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 41 degrees. However, residents can expect a gusty wind at night, which can provide some relief.
In Punjab, most districts will experience hot weather, with severe heat, especially in the southern districts. Rain is expected in several cities including Chakwal, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Gujarat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot and Narowal. Murree, Galiyat and surrounding hilly areas will be cloudy with occasional rain.
Balochistan and Sindh will face extreme heat, and the Department of Meteorology warned that the temperature will rise to unprecedented levels. Dadu is expected to reach 51 degrees Celsius while Sibbi may see temperatures around 50 degrees Celsius.
Multan, Sahiwal and Bahawalpur in south Punjab are expected to touch 45 degrees Celsius. Lahore could see the mercury rise to 46 degrees Celsius, while Karachi, which is mostly regulated by its coastal location, could settle at 37 degrees Celsius.
The intense heat poses a major health risk, and authorities have advised the public to take the necessary precautions, including staying hydrated, avoiding direct sunlight on peak days, and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable populations such as the elderly and children.
