Heatwave to persist for several days in most parts of country

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday warned about another heatwave in the coming four to five days, saying it would grip most parts of the country.

The day temperatures are likely to remain unusually high in most parts during the next few days.

Day temperatures in Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Sindh and eastern Balochistan are expected to rise significantly above normal.

Occasional dust storm or dust raising winds may also blow in the afternoon or evening during the period.

The heat wave is likely to be followed by the rain spell in the upper and central parts of the country.

About the possible impacts of the heatwave, the Met office said dry period and heatwave conditions in the country may cause water stress to the standing crops, vegetable and orchards.

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It advised the general public not to venture in the direct sunlight and adopt precautions to avoid a heatstroke.

It added that all authorities concerned have been particularly advised to remain alert during the forecast period.

It was reported last month that Pakistan and India face 100 per cent increased chances of setting new heatwave records due to the current trend of climate change.

The report by the British Meteorological Agency also said the region should expect weather warmer than the hottest weather of 2010 every three years.

The Met agency had further said that such weather would have been faced only once in 312 years without climate change.