The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued another heatwave alert for Sindh, warning that temperatures may rise up to 49°C.
According to the PMD, the current wave would affect central and upper Sindh from May 7 (tomorrow) until May 11.
“Districts including Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Sukkur will experience severe heat conditions. Temperatures in these areas may rise to between 47°C and 49°C during the heatwave period,” it said.
The Met Office advised children, women, and elderly people to take precautionary measures. It further recommended that people avoid going outdoors during peak daytime hours and increase water intake to stay hydrated. The PMD also issued a weekly weather outlook warning of a persistent heatwave across several parts of the country from May 6 to 12. According to the forecast, most plain areas of Pakistan are expected to remain under hot and dry conditions during this period.