The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated on Monday that heatwave-like conditions may develop in most parts of the country. From June 20 to June 24 due to a high-pressure area circulating in the upper atmosphere.
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Monday said heatwave like conditions would persist in most parts of the country from June 20-24 due to the high pressure in the upper atmosphere. Temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the country. During the period due to presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere the day.
Day temperatures are likely to remain 04-06 degree Celsius above normal in upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and 02-04 degree Celsius above normal in Sindh, South Punjab and parts of Balochistan. Occasional dust and thunderstorm with rain at isolated places (in pockets) are expected in the plains of the country and hilly areas during the period.
About possible impacts, the met office said that power and water demand will increase in the coming days due to the temperature rise. The streets in the city of Sibi, Pakistan have emptied amid a heatwave in South Asia. With temperatures hitting 50 degrees Celsius (122°F) in parts of the country. Cool drink street vendors may be getting more business. But NGOs and hospitals have been busy helping patients suffering from heat-related health problems.
Climate change is real
According to the Met Office, hot or very hot weather is expected in districts of central and upper Sindh. With daytime maximum temperatures ranging between 45 and 47 degrees Celsius.
Separately, 54 deaths in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh over the last few days. While another 45 people were said to have died in Bihar from heat. The Indian Met Office issued a red alert warning last week for extreme heat.
In 2022, more than 1,800 people died and 33 million were affected by catastrophic floods. Which submerged almost one-third of Pakistan. The deluge was blamed on record rainfall and the melting of glaciers – both caused by climate change.