ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a stark warning that Pakistan is bracing for a severe heat wave this summer, with temperatures in several regions expected to surpass the 50°C mark.
Officials described the sweltering conditions experienced during the first week of May as merely a “trailer,” cautioning that a far more intense and prolonged heat spell is set to engulf the country within days.
In a detailed briefing, NDMA representative Zahra Hassan highlighted that upper Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan are likely to be the worst-affected areas.
The authority predicts that the mercury will remain dangerously high throughout May and June, with some locations potentially recording temperatures that “complete half a century.”
The warning extends beyond the traditional hot zones; Hassan noted that even Central Punjab and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi could experience a significant spike in temperatures as the heat wave intensifies.
Acknowledging the severity of the situation, the NDMA has not only sounded the alarm for the public but has also activated its coordination mechanisms with provincial administrations.
The primary objective of this early alert, it is said, is to compel relevant institutions—including health departments, water supply authorities, and emergency services—to make necessary arrangements in a timely manner. Authorities are urging citizens to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures as the country prepares to face one of its most challenging summer seasons in recent years.
