Islamabad recorded one of its hottest ever days on record on Wednesday as the mercury soared once again.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that temperature in Islamabad was recorded at 45°C, just 1.6°C below the maximum temperature recorded in the city.
The record for the hottest day in Islamabad was set on June 21, 1994, as the temperature rose to 46.6°C
In a post on X, PMD’s Dr Mohammad Hanif gave some good news regarding the weather and hinted that rains are expected in the next few days that may offer some respite from the relentless heat.
In a related development, a fire broke out on the slopes of the Margalla Hills today, prompting immediate action by the Islamabad district administration.
The assistant commissioner concerned reached the spot to monitor the situation. Firefighting teams launched an operation to control the blaze, which had started in a forested section of the hills.
According to a spokesperson of the district administration, over 50 firefighters were actively involved in the operation. The official expressed confidence that the fire would be brought under control soon. The cause of the fire had not been confirmed at the time of reporting.
The Margalla Hills, which attract visitors year-round for hiking and picnicking, often face fire incidents during dry weather. Authorities believe many of these fires are linked to human activities, particularly careless disposal of burning material or illegal bonfires.
In light of the fire and rising temperatures, the district administration has reinforced restrictions already in place to prevent such gatherings in sensitive forest areas.
The spokesperson said that Section 144 has been imposed, banning barbecues and bonfires in all green belts and across the Margalla Hills National Park. Officials have clarified that no fire-related activity is allowed in these areas under the current orders.
The district administration has also asked families to consider safer public spaces and avoid forested zones for Eid picnics. Temporary signs and warning banners have been placed at various points along hiking trails and entry roads to the hills.
Good. Destroy more jungles of Islamabad and convert them into DHA and other housing schemes. Concrete jungle will lead to increase in temperature in future.
I checked the temperature in the afternoon and it was over 49 degree centigrade.
It was 50° C
The CDA has cut down all the trees of the green belts and constructed commercial buildings and roads what to expect from nature? These temperatures will rise more in future to come and will go beyond 50 degrees. Deaths due to heat stroke damage to vehicles and property will be a common scenario.
According to AccuWeather Rawalpindi got 51°C on Wednesday yesterday, but the fact is it the highest temperature ever recorded in twin cities and taxila also
The soaring temperature is the outcome of dead of our higher and so-called responsible concerned authorities and the poor public is bearing the consequences!
We should plant trees in all Pakistan.