Karachi Temperature Soars Amid Heatwave
The heatwave has affected several cities, including Karachi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, and Multan, with perceived temperatures ranging from 49.6°C to 51.4°C, and the PMD's forecast offers a glimmer of hope for respite from the extreme weather conditions.
Pakistan is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 50.5°C in Jacobabad and 47°C in Sibbi, while Karachi and other cities also reported extremely high temperatures, prompting warnings of "extreme danger" from the Met Office.
The heatwave has gripped most parts of the country, with cities in Punjab recording high temperatures, including Sibbi with 47°C and Bahawalpur's perceived temperature reaching 55.8°C, the highest in the country. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a change in weather pattern, with a fresh system of westerly winds expected to bring rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms to the upper parts of the country from June 14.
The rain is expected to continue intermittently until June 16, with Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and other cities in central Punjab expected to receive scattered rainfall. The PMD has advised citizens to take necessary precautions in areas prone to urban flooding or strong winds, as the extreme weather pattern highlights the global impact of climate change, with continued rises in temperatures to record levels.
The Met Office has warned of the imminent risk of heatstroke at temperatures above 54°C, and citizens are advised to stay safe and take necessary precautions to avoid the extreme heat. The forecast of rain and thunderstorms brings some relief, but the country remains vigilant in the face of the severe heatwave.