Heatwave Pakistan

Currently 115° · Clouds and sun

Islamabad, Pakistan

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Today	122° 86°	Hazy sun and very hot; extremely dangerous heat, stay indoors
Friday	104° 85°	Hazy sunshine and cooler
Saturday	105° 83°	Hazy sunshine and very warm
Sunday	106° 83°	Very warm with hazy sunshine
Monday	102° 81°	Remaining very warm with hazy sunshine
Tuesday	107° 83°	Very hot with hazy sunshine
Wednesday	108° 85°	Hazy sun and very hot

Pakistan is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring several degrees above normal. Here's a breakdown of the situation:

Severity & duration: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports temperatures 5–7 °C above seasonal averages, expected to persist until June 13, possibly extending up to June 17 in some areas en.wikipedia.org+8azertag.az+8hindustantimes.com+8.
Peak temperatures: Plains and southern regions have recorded up to 49–50 °C, including Bhakkar, Jacobabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Noorpur Thal arabnews.pk+11azertag.az+11tribune.com.pk+11.
Affected regions: Extreme heat is gripping Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber‑Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir .

Max temps hovered around 44 °C, with heat expected to intensify before rains bring relief around June 12–13 timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6dawn.com+6timesofindia.indiatimes.com+6.
Humid heat is reported across northern Pakistan, including Islamabad and KP azertag.az+2arabnews.com+2arabnews.pk+2.

Health advisories: Citizens are urged to stay hydrated, remain indoors during peak hours (11 AM–4 PM), and monitor for heat‑stroke symptoms arabnews.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
Reported cases: Punjab registered 67 heat-stroke cases in the first 10 days of June. Rural areas are suffering water shortages and livestock fatalities m.economictimes.com+13nation.com.pk+13arabnews.pk+13.
Risks: Frequent power cuts are exacerbating the situation by limiting access to cooling and hydration en.wikipedia.org.
Disaster preparedness: NDMA and provincial disaster authorities have issued alerts and are coordinating response efforts .

A weak western weather system is expected to bring scattered rains and windstorms to northern and upper regions from June 13–18, which may ease temperatures arabnews.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1.
Monsoon onset and showers are predicted to provide more sustained relief across the country following mid‑June .

Stay indoors, especially between 11 AM and 4 PM.
Hydration is key—drink water or electrolyte-rich beverages frequently.
Use light-colored, loose cotton clothing and minimize outdoor exposure.
Monitor vulnerable individuals, including children, elderly, outdoor laborers.
Follow official updates from PMD, NDMA, and local health authorities.