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KARACHI: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department on Saturday warned that heatwave is likely to develop across the country from June 7 to 12, as a high-pressure system builds in the upper atmosphere beginning June 8 and persists through June 11, advising the public for caution. Mercury levels are expected to climb four to seven degrees Celsius above normal across most regions during the period with the most severe temperatures are projected for upper Sindh and parts of Balochistan. Districts of Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki, Khairpur and Nausheroferoze in Sindh, along with Sibbi, Turbat and Panjgur in Balochistan, are expected to record between 48 and 51 degrees Celsius from June 7 to 12 four to six degrees above seasonal norms. Districts of Peshawar, Mardan, Bannu, Karak, Lakki Marwat and Dera Ismail Khan are forecast to record maximum temperatures between 41 and 46 degrees Celsius from June 8 to 11, running four to six degrees above normal. Cooler but still elevated readings of 37 to 40 degrees Celsius are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat and Gilgit-Baltistan from June 8 to 10. The federal capital and surrounding districts including Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum and Gujrat along with Azad Kashmir districts of Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh and Muzaffarabad, are likely to see maximums of 41 to 44 degrees Celsius from June 8 to 10, five to seven degrees above normal. Central and southern Punjab faces the most intense heat in the province. Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sahiwal, Okara, Kasur, Khanewal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Joharabad, Khushab, Mianwali, Noor Pur Thal, Bhakkar, Layyah and Kot Addu are forecast to reach 44 to 48 degrees Celsius from June 8 to 11. Karachi is forecast to experience very hot conditions, with maximum temperatures of 40 to 43 degrees Celsius from June 8 to 12. Night temperatures are also expected to rise during the forecast period, offering residents little relief after dark. Dust storms may occur at isolated locations across southern Punjab and Sindh due to intense surface heating. The met has urged the general public particularly children, elderly persons and women to take extra precautions during the heatwave. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight between 10am and 4pm Pakistan Standard Time and to remain well hydrated throughout the day. Farmers have been advised to plan crop activities with the weather conditions in mind and to ensure the welfare of their livestock. Authorities have also called for the judicious use of water across all sectors, noting that electricity demand is likely to rise sharply during the period. All relevant government agencies have been directed to remain vigilant and take necessary measures to prevent any untoward situation during the forecast period. Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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