The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of an unrelenting heatwave continuing across the plains until at least June 21, with temperatures soaring and little relief in sight.
According to the PMD, no rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. The weather in cities like Lahore is forecasted to remain clear, hot, and dry.
As of now, the temperature stands at 32°C, but it is expected to peak between 38°C and 39°C later in the day. With wind speeds as low as 3 km/h, increased humidity levels are intensifying the discomfort.
The heat is further aggravated by Lahore’s worsening air quality. The city has recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 172, placing it as the second most polluted city globally at present, according to environmental monitoring data.
While central Punjab faces extreme heat, other parts of the country are expected to see some weather variation. In Islamabad and nearby areas, the forecast includes partly cloudy skies and possible scattered rain or thundershowers.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will experience similar conditions, with rain likely in districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, and Abbottabad during the evening and night.
Northern Punjab districts such as Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, and Rawalpindi may also see light rain, although the overall forecast remains warm.
Most of Sindh will remain under hot and humid conditions, while Balochistan is expected to see hot and dry weather, with the chance of rain and gusty winds in Quetta, Khuzdar, and Lasbela. Scattered light rain is also expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
The extreme weather has begun to affect public services. In a related development, railway authorities have decided to increase train fares by 3%, adding financial pressure to those already dealing with the heat and transport disruptions.
The PMD continues to urge citizens to stay hydrated, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, and take precautions during the ongoing heatwave.
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