ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a countrywide alert for a heatwave expected between June 7 and 12, warning of dry and unusually hot weather in most regions.
According to the NDMA’s advisory, much of the country is likely to experience increased temperatures and dry conditions throughout the period.
“A high pressure is likely to develop over the country on 7 th June 2025 and is expected to grip most parts from 8 th June 2025,” said the advisory.
It added that under the influence of these meteorological conditions day temperatures are likely to remain 05°C to 07°C above normal in central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan from 7th to 12th June 2025.
It warned that day temperatures are likely to remain 04 to 06°C above normal in upper and central Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan from 7th to 12th June 2025.
The NDMA also predicted dust-storm/gusty-winds over the plains of the country due to excessive heating.
The public is advised to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and protect vulnerable individuals including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the growing impact of climate change on human health, particularly through the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves.
Pakistan has witnessed extreme heatwaves in recent years, leading to considerable illness and loss of life.
