NDMA warns of severe heat wave until June 22

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an impact -based advisory warning of an intense heat wave from June 18 to 22, and called on the public to take care measures to minimize health risks.

The heat wave is expected to affect parts of southern Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan and southern Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, according to the advisory issued by NDMA’s National Emergency Center (Neoc) on Wednesday.

“High -pressure systems in the upper atmosphere are likely to continue, leading to extreme temperatures, especially in Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur and Nawabshah,” the counseling states. Day temperatures are expected to hover between 46 ° C and 48 ° C.

In Punjab, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur are probably hit hard, while Sibi, Nasirabad, Dera Murad Jamali and Jaffarabad in Balochistan and Tank, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan in KP also experience extreme heat.

The public has been asked to avoid unnecessary outdoor activity, especially between 7 p.m. 11 and 16, wear light colored and loose appropriate clothing and remain hydrated.

“Do not leave children or the elderly unattended in parked vehicles,” the counseling added, emphasizing the importance of controlling vulnerable individuals.

NDMA is closely monitoring the situation and coordinates with relevant provincial and local authorities. Citizens have been invited to follow updates from Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), NDMA and local disaster management authorities.

Any emergency situations should be reported to local guides or provincial disaster control authority control rooms.