ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country today (Thursday), with very hot conditions expected in the plains.
A warning has also been issued for a severe heatwave expected to persist today (June 12).
According to the Met Office, dust-raising and gusty winds are likely during the afternoon in plain areas, while isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms may occur in parts of upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening or night.
According to the Met office, temperatures are likely to remain 5-7 °C above normal in the upper half of the country, including central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Southern half of Pakistan
In the southern half, which includes upper and central Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan, temperatures are expected to be 4-6 °C above normal.
In Islamabad, very hot and dry conditions are expected during the day.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, hot and dry weather will persist across most districts, with very hot conditions in the plains.
In Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, the day will remain hot and dry, though isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms may develop in the evening or night.
PDMA has also issued an advisory urging the public to take immediate precautions.
It instructed people to take special care for vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and those with preexisting health conditions, who are most susceptible to heatstroke.
The citizens have also been advised to strictly avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
