PMD Forecasts Heat Wave-Like Conditions From June 20

News Desk

Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday stated that heat wave-like conditions would persist in most parts of the country from June 20-24 due to the high pressure in the upper atmosphere.

Meanwhile, occasional dust and thunderstorms with rain at isolated places (in pockets) are expected in the plains of the country and hilly areas during the period.

Temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the country during the period due to the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere during the day, PMD informed.

Day temperatures are likely to remain 04-06 °C above normal in upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir; and 02-04 °C above normal in Sindh, South Punjab, and parts of Balochistan.

Regarding possible impacts, the Met Office predicted that the demand for water and electricity would climb over the next few days.

The general public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight, while farmers are advised to manage crop watering appropriately.

The residents are also urged to use water wisely in all facets of their daily lives.