The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and dry weather across most parts of the country today, with severe heat expected to persist during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha holidays.
According to the latest weather advisory, Islamabad will experience very hot daytime temperatures.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts will remain dry and hot, with some isolated rain expected in Swat, Chitral, Kohistan, Mohmand, Kurram, and Khyber during the evening hours.
Punjab will see extremely hot and dry weather, especially in plain areas, where dust storms and strong winds are expected in the afternoon.
Sindh and Balochistan are likely to remain under the grip of intense heat, with dusty winds in the lowland regions.
The PMD has advised caution as the nation heads into a major heatwave.
Citizens, especially children, the elderly, and women, are urged to avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the day.
The heat is expected to intensify in northern areas, experiencing temperatures 7°C above normal, and southern regions are expected to remain 4–6°C above average until June 12.
Early Monsoon Warning:
In a related development, the PMD has sounded an early warning about the upcoming monsoon season.
During a Federal Flood Commission meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Moeen Wattoo, officials reviewed flood preparedness.
The PMD predicted above-normal rainfall from July to September, with northeastern Punjab and Kashmir likely to receive the heaviest precipitation.
Authorities are now on alert for potential urban and riverine flooding.