Pakistan’s weather department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, and possible hailstorms in the days leading up to Eid-ul-Fitr. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) expects this wet spell to occur between March 25 and 27. Affected areas will include upper and central regions, with snowfall predicted in mountainous areas. The rain and thunderstorms will impact areas […]
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Prevailing dry spell may cause water stress on reservoirs, crops: Met office
ISLAMABAD: The prevailing dry spell in most parts of the country during the next few days may cause water stress on water reservoirs, standing crops, vegetables, and orchards. “Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly and go for early harvesting of wheat crop”, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) revealed through its advisory. The Met […]
Monsoon season likely to start in end of June: Meteorological Department
Monsoon season is expected to be a blessing in disguise for Pakistani’s battling with scorching heat. According to Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department (PMD), Monsoon season will be starting in the last week of June. Met officials said that North Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are likely to receive more rainfall than the average. However, PMD […]
Blistering heat continues to reign over Pakistan
Pakistan continues to be plagued by blistering heat as hot and dry weather reigns over the country. According to the Meteorological (Met) Department, a hot and dry weather will persist in Lahore, Faisalabad, Hyderabad, Multan, Larkana, Sukkur, Dera Ismail Khan, and Sibi. Pakistan Meteorological (Met) Department said that the highest temperature was recorded on Tuesday […]
Karachi to be hit by yet another heatwave
KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued heat wave alert for Karachiites as Karachi will be hit by yet another heat-wave starting today. PMD officials said that the metropolis will be under a spell of blistering heat for three days as the temperatures are expected to exceed 40°C again. According to Met officials […]
Power cuts and heat waves continue to plague Karachi
KARACHI: Various areas of the metropolis remained under the clutches of prolonged unannounced power outages despite recommencement of Bin Qasim power station’s faulty unit. During the month of Ramadan, residents of numerous localities had their sehri meals in candlelight. The power cuts during Karachi’s heat wave with soaring temperature up till 44°C left the citizens […]
PDM issues heatstroke alert in Karachi
KARACHI: Due to extreme weather condition, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatstroke alert for the people of Karachi as the temperature is expected to hit 43 degree today (Friday) as well. Civil hospitals have declared an emergency, repealing hospital staff’s holidays. The health department have announced that hospital staff will be on duty […]