The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has urged the public to take precautionary measures as extreme heatwave conditions continue to affect several parts of the country. Children, women, and elderly citizens have been identified as the most vulnerable groups during the ongoing spell of intense heat.
According to the Met Office, residents should avoid direct exposure to sunlight, especially during peak daytime hours, and ensure adequate water intake to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Farmers have also been advised to plan agricultural activities, including wheat harvesting, in line with weather conditions and to ensure proper care and hydration of livestock.
In Karachi, hot and humid weather is expected to persist over the next three days. Maximum temperatures are likely to range between 34°C and 36°C on Friday and Sunday, while temperatures on Saturday may remain between 33°C and 35°C.
Humidity levels are expected to stay high, between 55% and 85%, making conditions feel hotter than the recorded temperature.
The PMD has warned that temperatures in central and upper Sindh could rise as high as 49°C from May 7 to May 11.
A nationwide weather outlook also forecasts hot and dry conditions across most plain areas of Pakistan through May 12.
