The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a severe heatwave alert for various parts of Pakistan until May 5, warning that several cities in Sindh, southern Punjab and Balochistan will remain under intense heat.
The authority has urged people to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun and directed institutions to activate emergency response plans.
The warning particularly covers some areas of Sindh, southern Punjab and Balochistan, where temperatures are expected to remain dangerously high. Officials say the alert has been issued to help authorities prepare in advance and reduce health risks for the public.
The NDMA said Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Bahawalpur are among the cities likely to remain in the grip of intense heat.
The spokesperson added that Rahim Yar Khan, Multan and Turbat are also expected to face extreme weather conditions. These areas are likely to see prolonged hot and dry conditions over the coming days.
The heatwave threat is not limited to the southern belt. The NDMA has also warned of a sharp increase in temperature in some areas of central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
This means the impact of the hot spell could spread beyond the most severely affected districts. Authorities have been told to stay alert as weather conditions continue to evolve.
The authority has expressed concern over the possibility of heatstroke, water shortages and other health problems because of the intense heat.
People have been advised not to go out unnecessarily during the scorching sun. The NDMA has also urged citizens to drink more water and take precautionary measures to protect themselves from heat-related illness.
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