Heat Wave in Pakistan Updates Today

In view of the threat of melting glaciers and floods (GLOF) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit Baltistan, NDMA has issued an alert to the concerned departments. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) has issued a Gulf Alert in view of rising temperatures and possible gales, storms and rains.

Heat Wave in Pakistan Updates

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan hilly areas, the melting process of glaciers is accelerated due to increasing temperature and possible rain series, increase in water flow in local rivers and floods in lakes and also landslides during 17-23 July 2024. Expected.

From May 31 to June 5, dusty winds, gusty winds and light rain are also likely in the upper regions of the country. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, light rain and stormy winds are expected at a few places in Chitral, Dir, Bitgram, Malakand, Swabi, Mardan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, light rain with gusty winds at a few places in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir from May 31 to June 5.

Heat Wave in Punjab

The wave of heat wave will continue throughout Punjab today. The wave of heat wave may be intense in the districts of Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan in South Punjab.

Avoid exertion and exercise in strong sunlight. PDMA Do not leave the house unnecessarily Wear light colored cotton clothes. In case of PDMA emergency call PDMA Helpline 1129 or Rescue 1122.

Residents of Cholistan are being supplied with water to remote areas through pipelines and water bowsers, taking possible measures to deal with heat wave, urban residents should take precautionary measures to avoid extreme heat wave and heat wave.

Heat Wave in Karachi

The weather in Karachi is likely to remain extremely hot and humid during the next 24 hours. According to the Meteorological Department, Karachi is in the grip of a heat wave till June 1, during which the maximum temperature is likely to rise between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. According to the Department of Meteorology, the humidity in the air is 75 percent and the wind is blowing from the west at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour. According to the Department of Meteorology, the minimum temperature of the city has been recorded at 29 degrees Celsius in the last 24 hours.

Heat Wave in Balochistan

Balochistan also continues to experience heat wave, Sibi recorded 49 degrees while Chagai, Dalbandin and Taftan recorded 48 degrees.

Balochistan is also affected by the severe heat wave, today the temperature recorded in Quetta was 38 degrees Celsius, but the hottest temperature was in Sibi where the mercury reached 49 degrees.

Similarly, Chagai, Dalbandin, Taftan also had the most intense heat, the temperature was recorded at 48 degrees Celsius due to the cold. Due to the severe heat in different plains of the province, electricity is also missing, normal life is badly affected in Nasirabad, Sehatpur, Dhader and Bolan.

It has been directed to make, ensure the availability of medicines and the health department to cancel the holidays of doctors and paramedical staff. Apart from this, it has also been directed to reduce the school timings and give holidays to children up to the age of five years. .

Provision of first aid for heat stroke should be ensured in hospitals and mobile health units, and public should also be cautious of heat and cold. Arrange to avoid working loos in the afternoon.

Fahad Munir

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