A severe heatwave is gripping the country, with the Meteorological Office warning that high temperatures are expected to persist for the next three to four days.
Islamabad and its surrounding areas are forecast to experience extremely hot and dry conditions, while northern regions could see temperatures rise up to seven degrees above the seasonal average between May 17 and 19.
The Meteorological Office also predicted that southern parts of the country will endure temperatures up to six degrees higher than normal from May 17 to 20. The southern and central districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to face particularly intense heat and dry weather.
Punjab is likely to witness a rise in daytime temperatures, while Sindh could see mercury levels soaring to 47-48 degrees Celsius, accompanied by hot and dry conditions. Southern Balochistan is also anticipated to experience extreme heat, along with strong winds.
Meanwhile, warm and dry weather will continue in Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, with temperatures expected to remain above average.
In response, the Meteorological Office has advised the public to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun to prevent heat-related health issues.
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