Heatwave Conditions Persist Across Sindh

Several areas in Sindh province are still experiencing a significant heatwave as of Tuesday. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning that these hot and humid conditions are anticipated to continue for the next several days.

The PMD has indicated that Karachi and other regions of Sindh will likely maintain unusually high temperatures. Furthermore, intermittent strong winds are expected today and tomorrow, potentially increasing discomfort.

The weather authority also mentioned the expected arrival of a new westerly weather system in the country’s upper regions on May 1. This weather pattern is predicted to affect conditions until May 5, possibly leading to rainfall in certain areas.

According to the PMD, this westerly system brings a chance of rainfall in the country’s northern parts. Light to moderate rainfall might also occur in some areas of Sindh between May 2 and 3.

Previously, the PMD had already released a heatwave advisory, cautioning that a high-pressure system developing over much of the country could cause temperatures to rise considerably above average.

Daytime temperatures in Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are forecast to remain 5–7 degrees Celsius higher than normal until at least May 1. In central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan, temperatures will be 4–6°C above the typical range.

A potential respite is anticipated with the arrival of a new weather system around April 30. This system could bring rain, wind, and thunderstorms to areas including AJK, Islamabad, the Potohar region, northeast Punjab, upper KP, and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The PMD has advised the public to avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours and maintain hydration, particularly for vulnerable individuals such as children, women, and older adults.

Agricultural producers are also urged to plan their wheat harvesting activities and take precautions for their livestock, considering both the current and predicted weather patterns.