ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The northern areas of the country including Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience 5 to 7C above normal temperatures from May 15 to 19.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of the first heatwave of May 2025, with extreme weather conditions expected to grip most regions of the country over the next three to four days.
Day temperatures in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and some other parts of the country are expected to be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal from May 15th to 19th meaning thereby that the temperatures will be warmer than usual for this time of year.
According to the Met Office, a high-pressure system is likely to prevail over the region starting from May 15 (today), leading to a significant rise in daytime temperatures across both southern and northern parts of the country.
The southern regions including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to witness temperatures 4 to 6C above normal from May 15 to 20.
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Meanwhile, the northern areas such as central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan will experience 5 to 7C above normal temperatures from May 15 to 19.
Relief from the intense heat may come as a westerly weather system is likely to enter the upper parts of the country on the evening of May 19, bringing rain-wind/thunderstorms with chances of isolated heavy falls and hailstorms in Kashmir, Islamabad, Potohar region, northeast Punjab, upper KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan on May 19 and 20.
The weather department has advised the public, especially children, women, and senior citizens, to avoid direct sunlight during the day time and stay well-hydrated.
