Heat Wave Intensifies, Temperatures May Hit 50°C

The nation is under heightened vigilance as meteorologists anticipate a worsening of the ongoing heatwave. Residents are urged to brace themselves for another severe period of scorching temperatures, with the current wave expected to persist for several more days.

Mahr Sahibzad Khan, the director of Lahore’s Meteorological Department, forecasts further temperature spikes in Sindh, Punjab, and Islamabad. In particular locales like Mohenjodaro, Jacobabad, Thatta, Benazirabad, and Nawabshah, temperatures could skyrocket to an unprecedented 50 degrees Celsius.

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Similarly, regions in Punjab currently experiencing 46-degree temperatures may see a rise to 48-49 degrees. Islamabad, presently at 41 degrees, may climb to 43-44 degrees.

Extended Heatwave Prediction:

This ongoing heatwave marks the country’s second bout, with predictions suggesting a potential third wave in June. Khan highlighted the localized impacts of the heatwave, underscoring that smaller towns and cities might face even harsher conditions.

Meteorologists have advised precautionary measures across all areas, regardless of urban or rural settings. “Temperatures are expected to rise further in Sindh, Punjab, and Islamabad,” Khan emphasized. “In certain regions, temperatures may even reach 50 degrees.”

Historical background:

The prevailing extreme conditions evoke memories of the devastating heatwave of May 28, 2017, when Turbat experienced scorching temperatures of 54 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in Pakistan’s history. In light of the current weather forecasts, meteorologists recommend that precautionary measures be implemented universally, encompassing both urban and rural regions.