- Temperatures are likely to rise in parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan.
- The Met Office is advising the public to avoid unnecessary sun exposure.
- Upper parts of the country are likely to experience cooler conditions.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a heatwave alert warning of a significant rise in temperatures in parts of the country in the coming days.
Mild heatwave conditions are expected to develop in southern parts of the country from April 29 to May 3, the Met Office said in a statement.
According to PMD, El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) conditions remain neutral; however, most common areas are likely to experience extreme heat.
There is a 61% chance that El Nino conditions could emerge during the May-July period, which could affect regional weather patterns.
In the coming days, temperatures are expected to rise in South Punjab, Upper Sindh and Balochistan.
The Met Office said mercury levels could remain four to six degrees Celsius above normal, with temperatures in common areas likely to reach 43 degrees Celsius to 45 degrees Celsius.
It advised the public to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, especially during peak hours.
Health experts warned that heatwave conditions could increase health risks, especially for the elderly, children and patients, and are urging precautions.
Meanwhile, the upper parts of the country are expected to experience relatively cooler conditions due to the influence of westerly weather systems.
These systems are likely to affect the region from the night of April 27 to April 29 and again from May 3 to May 5, bringing a temperature drop of two degrees Celsius to four degrees Celsius during these periods.
But officials warned that heat intensity was likely to increase again after May 1, with periodic heatwave conditions expected to continue.
Climatological data show that May and June are typically the hottest months in Pakistan, particularly in southern Punjab, upper Sindh and southern and eastern Balochistan.
Temperatures in these regions often rise to extreme levels, occasionally reaching up to 52 degrees Celsius during intense heat wave episodes, while the normal range remains between 43 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius.
According to recent observations, temperatures in these heat-prone areas are currently two degrees Celsius to four degrees Celsius above normal.
