ISLAMBAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) advised the masses to take precautionary measures to cope with scorching heatwave and summer winds.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast very hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours.
However, dust raising with gusty winds are likely in plain areas during afternoon. Dust-thunderstorm/rain is expected in northeast Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and adjoining areas.
On Thursday morning, Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar recorded 30 °C temperature, Lahore 33 °C, Quetta 35 °C, Gilgit 16 °C, Muree 17 °C and Muzaffarabad 25 °C
The NDMA advisory said the people should use plain water more, avoid carbonated drinks, and abstain from going out during the hottest hours of the day.
“Cover your head and then go out in the hot sun. Take special care of the sick, elderly, children and pets. Drink lemon water and ORS to compensate for salt deficiency. Wear light and soft clothes,” it said. The authority instructed people to pour cold water on the head if someone faints in the heat.
It also noted that extreme heat waves could cause glaciers to melt in glaciated regions, saying the relevant institutions were on alert to deal with the possible situation.
The residents of the areas affected by the threat of glacial lakes outburst floods (GLOFs) should be aware and careful and cooperate with local administration in any emergency situation, it added.
During the time, tourists should avoid traveling and staying in areas with possible GLOF risk, the authority said, adding timely protective measures could be helpful in preventing damages.
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