Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a warning about potential heatwave conditions in the southern regions, while forecasting rain in the north from April 8 to 11 due to a new western weather system.
The Met Office stated that the western disturbance is expected to affect the northern areas from April 8, bringing rainfall to Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Battagram, Buner, Bajaur, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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Intermittent rain is also anticipated in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Chakwal, Talagang, Mianwali, and northeastern Punjab during this period.
Dust-raising winds could affect Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and upper Sindh, while temperatures in parts of central and southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan may remain 4 to 7°C above normal.
The department has advised people to avoid prolonged sun exposure and stay hydrated by drinking more water.
Farmers are also encouraged to adjust their agricultural plans based on the forecasted weather conditions.
