The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an advisory warning of a heatwave and adverse weather conditions across multiple regions of Pakistan in the coming days.
According to the advisory, a severe heatwave is expected to persist until May 5, particularly affecting Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan.
Major cities including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan, and Turbat are likely to experience significantly high temperatures, while a rise in temperature is also expected in central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The NEOC also forecast rain, strong winds, and thunderstorms between April 24 and April 29 in parts of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir.
The authority warned of increased risks of heatstroke, dehydration, and other heat-related health issues during the period. Authorities have been directed to activate heatwave response plans, establish cooling centers, and keep hospitals on high alert to deal with any emergencies.
