Key points
- Mainly hot and dry weather is likely in most parts of Pakistan
- Public, especially children and women, are advised to take precautionary measures
- Isolated rain-thunderstorms are likely in Kashmir and adjoining hilly regions
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country till 20 of this month.
The general public, especially children, women, and senior citizens, are advised to take precautionary measures during the period.
The Met Office also advised avoiding exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime, especially during peak sunshine hours from 11 am to 4 pm. Stay safe and stay hydrated.
Isolated rain-thunderstorms are, however, likely in Kashmir and adjoining hilly regions on Wednesday.
Precautionary measures
The Met Office has issued a warning for very hot weather conditions in the plain areas of the country from June 18 to 20. Citizens, especially children, women, and the elderly, are urged to take precautionary measures, Pakistan state-run news agency APP reported on Tuesday.
In Islamabad, hot and dry weather is likely with intense heat during the day. In Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, most districts will experience hot and dry conditions, with very hot weather in plain areas during the daytime, according to APP.
Sindh will face mainly hot and humid conditions, with extreme heat expected in upper and central parts of the province.
In Balochistan, hot and dry weather is likely in most parts, with very hot temperatures in southern and eastern districts.
Partly cloudy skies
Kashmir is expected to see partly cloudy skies with chances of isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms, while Gilgit-Baltistan will remain generally dry with partly cloudy conditions.
Hot and dry weather prevailed across most regions during the past 24 hours, with intense heat in the plains.
However, isolated rain and thunderstorms occurred in Southeastern Sindh, Kashmir, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
