Key points
- Mainly hot, dry weather likely in most parts of country: Met Office
- NDMA warns of severe heatwave in multiple regions
- Urges immediate precautions to stay safe during heatwave
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued an impact-based weather advisory, warning of a severe heatwave likely to affect south Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from June 18 to 22.
The authority issued the advisory on Wednesday.
نیشنل ایمرجنسیز آپریشن سینٹر کے مطابق 18 تا 22 جون جنوبی پنجاب، سندھ، مشرقی بلوچستان، اور جنوبی خیبرپختونخواہ میں شدید گرمی کی لہر جاری رہنے کا امکان ہے۔
احتیاط کریں، پانی زیادہ پئیں، دھوپ سے بچیں۔ تفصیلات و رہنمائی کے لیے پاک این ڈی ایم اے ڈیزاسٹر الرٹ ایپ کا استعمال کریں- pic.twitter.com/fcjYIl0pW3— NDMA PAKISTAN (@ndmapk) June 18, 2025
According to Pakistan state-run news agency, APP, the weather advisory urged the general public to take precautionary measures to stay safe during the heatwave.
Wearing light-coloured
These include avoiding unnecessary outdoor exposure, especially between 11 AM and 4 PM; staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if not feeling thirsty; wearing light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing; and using hats or umbrellas when outdoors.
The advisory emphasised never leaving children or elderly individuals unattended in parked vehicles. It also urged people to check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly, children, and those with medical conditions, APP reported.
According to the weather advisory, high-pressure systems in the upper atmosphere are likely to persist, resulting in extreme temperatures, particularly in southern Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The cities and districts most likely to be impacted include Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur, and Nawabshah in Sindh; Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur in southern Punjab; Sibi, Nasirabad, Dera Murad Jamali, and Jaffarabad in eastern Balochistan; and Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, and Bannu in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“Pak NDMA Disaster Alert”
In these areas, daytime temperatures are likely to range between 46–48°C, creating a significant risk of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, according to APP.
The advisory said NDMA is closely monitoring the situation and remains in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The public is encouraged to follow official updates through NDMA, PMD, and provincial authorities, and to report any emergency to the local helpline or PDMA control rooms.
The NDMA urged public to remain updated with local weather conditions and follow safety advisories. For real-time updates and alerts, download and use the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application.
