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On Monday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said that the heatwave will continue in Punjab till June 12. Currently, temperatures 4 to 7 degrees higher than average, are regarded as life-threatening in some areas.
With 47 degrees Celsius, Sargodha recorded the highest temperature in the province. Cities like Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, and Jhang reached 40–42 degrees Celsius. Lahore, Multan, and Faisalabad saw approximately 45 degrees Celsius.
Southern Punjab’s conditions are the worst, namely, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan.
PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has told all agencies to prepare for heatwave. Steps include stocking medications for heat-related diseases, installing heatstroke counters in hospitals, and providing clean drinking water.
A similar condition was issued for Gilgit-Baltistan, where temperatures are rising by 5–7°C. According to the Met Office, this may speed up glacier-melting and suggested prudent actions.
Authorities used social media to warn the public of the dangers of extreme heat. PDMA also issued an advisory encouraging individuals to protect marginalised populations including youngsters, seniors, and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
Between 10 am and 4 pm, people should avoid outdoor activity. PDMA suggested remaining hydrated and dressing in thin cotton clothing. They advise that the effects of heat might be instant and major.
Call the PDMA helpline at 1129 for help if you’re dizzy, fainted, or nausea. For emergencies, hospitals have predetermined thermal therapy programs.
According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, Pakistan experienced its ninth warmest year in 2024. The mean temperature, 23.52 degrees Celsius, was 0.71 degrees Celsius above normal.
At 1.26 degrees Celsius rise, July 2024 was the second hottest July in 64 years; October 2024 set records as the warmest October at 2.48 degrees Celsius above average.
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