Key points
- Bhakkar and Jacobabad report 49°C
- Authorities urge citizens to stay hydrated
- Met Office predicts mainly hot and dry weather
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country, with very hot conditions expected in the plains.
A warning has also been issued for a severe heatwave likely to persist through Thursday.
The Met Office has warned that temperatures are likely to remain 5-7°C above normal in the upper half of the country, including central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan.
In the southern half, which includes upper and central Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan, temperatures are likely to be 4-6°C above normal, according to the Met Office website.
According to the Met Office, dust-raising and gusty winds are likely during the afternoon in plain areas, while isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms may occur in parts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan during the evening or night.
Main cities with highest feel like temperatures at 1400 PST. pic.twitter.com/k6H715UYNl
— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) June 12, 2025
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight
The public is strongly advised to avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm and to stay well-hydrated during the intense heat, Pakistan state-run news agency APP cited the Met Office as saying.
As the heatwave continues, the Met Office urges the public, particularly vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, to take necessary precautions and remain indoors during peak hours.
Stay hydrated
Citizens were encouraged to wear light-coloured, loose cotton clothing and stay hydrated. Special attention was called for kids, the elderly, and sick people who are at highest risk, with authorities recommending they remain in cool atmosphere.
In Islamabad, very hot and dry conditions are likely during the day, with a 30 per cent chance of dust/thunderstorm rain in the evening or night.
Bhakkar, Jacobabad report 49°C
Over the past 24 hours, the country witnessed scorching conditions. The highest recorded temperatures included Bhakkar and Jacobabad at 49°C, followed by Sibbi, Noorpur Thal, Sargodha, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad at 48 °C.
Other cities such as Attock, Sheikhupura, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Bahawalnagar, Sialkot, Layyah, and Dera Ismail Khan also recorded extreme highs at 47 °C.
