ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that a weather system bringing dust storms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain is expected to provide relief from the severe heatwave in the upper parts of the country from May 28 to June 1.
Starting from the evening of May 28, a shallow westerly wave will influence the upper regions, bringing duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain. This system is anticipated to ease the intense heat, offering relief to the heat-stricken populace.
Balochistan will experience duststorms and thunderstorms from the night of May 27 to May 29, affecting areas including Quetta, Zhob, Ziarat, Sherani, and Barkhan.
In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, similar weather conditions with isolated rain are forecasted from the evening of May 28 to June 1 in districts such as Chitral, Dir, Swat, Abbottabad, Mansehra, and others.
Gilgit-Baltistan will also see rain, wind, and thunderstorms in regions like Diamir, Astore, Ghizer, Skardu, and Hunza from the evening of May 28 to June 1.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Muzaffarabad, and Rawalakot, will experience similar weather patterns during this period.
In Punjab and Islamabad, duststorms and isolated rain are expected from the evening of May 28 to June 1, affecting cities such as Rawalpindi, Murree, Lahore, and Faisalabad.
Sindh will face duststorms and gusty winds in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, and Hyderabad on May 28 and 29.
The PMD has advised farmers to manage their crops to avoid damage. The department also warned that the anticipated duststorms, windstorms, and lightning could disrupt daily routines and potentially damage standing crops, electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.
While the severe heatwave is predicted to ease in the upper regions from May 28, heatwave-like conditions will persist in the central and southern parts of the country, with daytime temperatures expected to remain 3-4 degrees Celsius above normal.
The public is advised to limit unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight. Authorities have been urged to stay vigilant and implement necessary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during this heatwave.
