KARACHI (Kashmir English): Senior meteorologist Muhammad Aslam issued a temperature warning for southern Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. He has advised people to drink water and stay inside their homes between 10 am and 4 pm because temperatures would rise another 3 to 4 degrees after May 6.
The expert explained to a local media outlet that hospitals experience an increase in heat-related illness patients because temperatures continue to rise.
He advised people to wear light-colored clothing while staying indoors and to use head coverings for protection against direct sunlight. He recommended that people should drink water to maintain hydration during hot weather while also consuming natural fluids such as sugarcane juice.
The expert recommended that people stay indoors because outdoor temperatures reach their highest point between 10 am and 4 pm, and vulnerable groups need special protection.
The weather expert advised farmers to take special precautions for their livestock during the heatwave. He told animal owners to provide their animals with sufficient shade and water while maintaining proper protection because temperatures will increase beyond May 6.
He advised drivers to prepare for extreme heat by bringing water with them, avoiding non-essential travel during peak hours, and maintaining their vehicles because temperatures will increase.
He demanded that people follow local administration instructions because they protect public safety, while he requested people to follow the Met Department forecasts and advisories.
How to Protect Yourself During a Heat Wave
- People should not go into direct sunlight, which exists during daytime hours.
- People should maintain proper hydration by consuming sufficient amounts of water.
- People must wear head protection when they leave their homes.
- People should stay in shaded areas or cool areas whenever possible.
- Workers should not perform outdoor tasks when the temperature reaches its highest point.
- Farmers should schedule their fieldwork based on the forecasted weather conditions.
- Farmers need to provide extra protection for their animals during periods of excessive heat.
- People must protect themselves from dust and wind storms, which can destroy fragile buildings, vegetation, power lines, automobiles, and solar energy systems.
