ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted that high pressure is likely to develop in the upper atmosphere and intensify the heatwave in the coming days from 8th June till 11th.
According to the Met Office press release, a heatwave is expected to intensify in the coming days, starting from 8th June, and is likely to persist until 11th June. Under the influence of this system, Heatwave conditions are likely to develop over the country from 07th to 12th June.
The Met office warned that during these days, the maximum temperature is likely to remain 04 to 06 °C above normal and may rise to 41 to 46 °C in the districts of Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat, and D.I Khan from 08th to 11th June.
While 37 to 40 °C in Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Gilgit-Baltistan from 08th to 10th June. The Met office also mentioned that during these days, the maximum temperature is likely to remain 05 to 07 °C above normal and may rise to 41 to 44°C in the districts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad.
While 44 to 48 °C in districts of Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Joharabad, Khushab, Mianwali, Noor Pur Thal, Jhang, Toba Tek Sing, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Layyah, and Kot Addu from 08th to 11th June.
Maximum temperature is likely to remain 04 to 06 °C above normal. It may rise to 48 to 51 °C in the districts of Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo-Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur, Nausheroferoze, Sibbi, Turbat, and Panjgur from 07th to 12th June.
Very hot weather is expected in Karachi during the forecast period, and the maximum temperature is likely to remain 40 to 43 °C from 08th to 12th June. According to metrologist at the night temperatures are also likely to rise during the forecast period. Due to intense heating dust-storm may occur at isolated places in southern Punjab and Sindh during the forecast period.
The Met department also issued possible impacts and advises and said due to heatwave condition, general public especially children, women and senior citizens are advised to be extra cautious. Farmers are advised to manage their crop activities keeping in view the weather conditions and take care of their livestock as well.
General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight from 10am to 3pm in the evening and remain hydrated. Electricity demand and consumption may increase during the forecast period.
All concerned authorities are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to avoid any untoward Situation during the forecast period.
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