Intense heatwave to engulf Punjab over next. There is a warning from the Pakistan Meteorological Department for the people that the weather will remain soaring hot across the country for the next week. Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a warning stating that the weather will stay hot over the next with an intense heatwave in southern districts and no rainfall in the country. The heatwave is likely to develop over most parts of the country, particularly in Punjab and Sindh.
The heat waves have become the reason for the severe health conditions of people. The direction for these severe heatwaves will be uncertain and they can also hit the southern parts of the country including Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan districts from 21st to 27th May.
Authorities have been advised to set up heatwave counters in all hospitals across Punjab to ensure the supply of all essential medicines for the people because heat impacts human health. Direct exposure to extreme heat and heat waves in summer can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and hyperthermia.
The climatic conditions in Pakistan have severely changed over the last few years and there is much dryness because the percentage of rainfall has been dropping due to global warming. Karachi and coastal areas may face increased heat pressure.
Director PMD, PDMA Director-General Irfan Ali Kathia has warned that there is an intense heatwave in the next ten days.
He also said,
“The public is requested to take precautionary measures. Avoid exertion and exercise in strong sunlight,” he said. “Do not step out of the house unnecessarily. Wear light-colored cotton clothes.”
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