[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The Met Office forecasts heatwave conditions likely to develop across most parts of the country, especially Punjab and Sindh, starting next week due to high atmospheric pressure.
The heatwaves are expected to begin on May 21 and intensify into severe conditions from May 23 to 27.
Read more: PDMA Alerts Lahore For Heatwave Before Rain
Daytime temperatures are predicted to be 4 to 6°C above normal in Sindh and Punjab from May 21 to 23, and 6 to 8°C above normal from May 23 to 27.
In Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan, temperatures are expected to be 4 to 6°C above normal from May 21 to 27.
A heatwave is defined as a period of unusually hot weather lasting two or more days.
Major causes include climate change, urbanization, and deforestation, with impacts such as drought, agricultural damage, and health risks.
Heatwaves form when high-pressure areas in the upper atmosphere strengthen and stay over a region.
Fact: Extreme heat kills more people annually than any other climate hazard.
Do’s:
– Stay hydrated.
– Wear light-colored clothing.
– Use hats, umbrellas, and stay in the shade.
– Block direct sunlight.
Don’ts:
– Avoid hot beverages and spicy food.
– Limit outdoor activities, especially between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
– Avoid sudden temperature changes.
– Don’t leave pets outside.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
