Health experts have warned that the ongoing severe heatwave across the country has pushed heatstroke cases to a critical level, urging the public to adopt strict preventive measures. Consultant Child Specialist Dr Tahir Nadeem Khan said that cases of heat-related illnesses, including fever, weakness, and heat exhaustion among children, have significantly increased. He noted that […]
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Claim about Lahore, Faisalabad becoming hottest cities is misleading
Claims circulating on social media that Lahore and Faisalabad are on track to become among the world’s hottest cities by 2050 have been found to be misleading, according to a fact-check conducted by iVerify Pakistan. The claim gained traction after the Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a heatwave advisory on June 7, warning that temperatures across […]
Severe heat forecast in Punjab: PDMA issues heatwave alert
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert for the coming week, expressing the fear of a severe heat wave across the province. According to the PDMA, the temperature is likely to be 5 to 7 degrees Celsius higher than normal in most districts of Punjab from June 8 to 12. The […]
Pakistan warned of heatwave next week
The Meteorological Department (Met) warned on Saturday that heatwave conditions are likely to develop over most parts of the country from next week, saying that temperatures in the southern Sindh province can surge to 50°C. Pakistan is considered one of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change and extreme weather, increasingly suffering frequent […]
PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi next week
A heatwave alert is active for Karachi, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C, bringing very hot and dry conditions to the city this weekend. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued a heatwave warning for Karachi, predicting a sharp rise in temperatures during the upcoming week. In its three-day forecast, the Met Office said […]
Arabian Sea heatwave spurs urgent climate action: maritime minister
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has warned of an underwater heat emergency in the Arabian Sea and urged urgent climate action to protect coastal communities, fisheries and maritime infrastructure. In a statement on Climate Day, he emphasized that nature provides countless sustainable solutions to the climate crisis, from ocean depths to […]
Heatwave conditions predicted in Sindh
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Rehabilitation Department, Government of Sindh has announced that Pakistan Meteorological Department has informed that a high pressure is likely to develop in upper atmosphere and likely to strengthen on 26th May. Under the influence of this system moderate to severe heatwave conditions are likely to develop over the country till […]
Severe heatwave likely across country, including Karachi, during Eid
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday warned that moderate to severe heatwave conditions are likely to grip most parts of the country during the Eid holidays from May 25 to May 31 due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. According to the Met Office, the high pressure is expected […]
Karachi braces for heatwave as temperature may hit 42°C
Karachi is experiencing a severe heatwave as the city faces hot and dry weather conditions, with the temperature expected to rise as high as 42 degrees Celsius today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Read More: Karachi heatwave intensifies as temperature rises sharply to 38.5°C Officials said the weather remains harsh across the metropolis, with minimal […]
Hot weather likely across most parts of country
Hot and dry weather is expected to persist across most parts of the country today, with southern regions likely to experience severe heat conditions, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Read More: Pakistan Issues Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Set to Rise The weather department said temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal averages in several […]