The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of NDMA has issued an impact-based weather advisory in response to forecasts of an intense heatwave expected to affect several regions of Pakistan in the coming days.
As per the alert, persistent high-pressure systems in the upper atmosphere are likely to trigger extreme temperatures, especially across southern Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
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Areas most at risk include Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur, and Nawabshah in Sindh; Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur in southern Punjab; Sibi, Nasirabad, Dera Murad Jamali, and Jaffarabad in eastern Balochistan; along with Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, and Bannu in KP. In these locations, daytime temperatures are expected to reach 46–48°C, posing serious risks of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
NDMA has advised the public to take necessary precautions, including minimizing outdoor activities during peak heat hours (11 AM to 4 PM), staying hydrated, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, and using hats or umbrellas for sun protection. People are also urged never to leave children or the elderly in parked vehicles and to regularly check on vulnerable individuals.
The NDMA is actively monitoring the developing situation in coordination with relevant agencies. Citizens are encouraged to stay informed through official updates from NDMA, PMD, and local authorities, and to report emergencies to local helplines or PDMA control centers.
For real-time updates and alerts, the public is also advised to download the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile app.
