The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an impact-based weather advisory, warning of a severe heatwave likely to affect South Punjab, Sindh, Eastern Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from June 18 to 22.
According to the weather advisory, high-pressure systems in the upper atmosphere are likely to persist, resulting in extreme temperatures, particularly in southern Punjab, Sindh, eastern Balochistan, and parts of KP.
Cities to be most impacted
The cities and districts most likely to be impacted include Jacobabad, Dadu, Larkana, Sukkur, Khairpur, and Nawabshah in Sindh; Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rajanpur in southern Punjab; Sibi, Nasirabad, Dera Murad Jamali, and Jaffarabad in eastern Balochistan; and Tank, Dera Ismail Khan, and Bannu in southern KP.
In these areas, daytime temperatures are expected to range between 46–48°C, creating a significant risk of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Precautionary measures
The weather advisory issued by NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), urged the general public to take precautionary measures to stay safe during the heatwave.
These include avoiding unnecessary outdoor exposure, especially between 11 AM and 4 PM; staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even if not feeling thirsty; wearing light-colored, loose-fitting clothing; and using hats or umbrellas when outdoors.
The advisory emphasized never leaving children or elderly individuals unattended in parked vehicles. It also urged people to check on vulnerable individuals, including the elderly, children, and those with medical conditions.
The advisory noted that NDMA is closely monitoring the situation and remains in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The public is encouraged to follow official updates through NDMA, PMD, and provincial authorities, and to report any emergency to the local helpline or PDMA control rooms.
NDMA also urged the public to remain updated with local weather conditions and follow safety advisories. For real-time updates and alerts, download and use the “Pak NDMA Disaster Alert” mobile application.
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Wow NDMA issues precautionary love giving advice to public instead of Govt . I have far better idea.
How about issuing mandatory stay at home for kids order or closing schools and offices for people during heat wave so people can stay in their own houses and live. Funny how general public are given advice but left on their own instead of helping them.
The major part of the solution is to enforce (not just encourage) Tree Plantation at state level and then in the general public.
Tree Plantation and Reforestation should be acted upon on war-footings by the federal as well as provincial governments. It will not only help us improve weather conditions, rain-fall but also help counter pollution issues.