Multan:
A severe heat wave grabbed South Punjab during Eid holidays and forced people to remain indoors as temperatures rose up to 45 degrees Celsius throughout the region.
Public parks, recreational places and streets wore a deserted look under what is usually a festive holiday season.
The extreme heat left little room for traditional family outings or outdoor festivities. “It’s just too hot. We don’t even want to go out of the house,” said Salman Amjad, a local resident. “You feel drained the moment you open the door.”
According to the meteorological department, the heat wave is expected to continue until June 12 without any significant decrease in the temperature forecast in the coming days.
Many residents, especially those who returned to their hometowns of Eid, preferred to stay indoors with their families. “We chose to stay inside. After eating meat, the heat feels even more unbearable,” said Asim, resident of Nawabpur.
A health expert, Dr. Waqas Arqam, warned that high temperatures combined with heavy meat intake on Eid can cause dehydration and fatigue.
He advised citizens to drink plenty of water, avoid exposure to the sun and limit physical activity.
Local authorities also reported a noticeable fall in footfalls in public places, with parks, play areas and tourist places that are largely empty on all three Eid days.
