Heatstroke fears rise as heatwave alert issued for Multan
Temperature recorded 42C in Multan while Jacobabad touched 46C: Doctors urged residents to avoid heatstroke risks: Power outages worsened hardship in several major cities: No rain in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi and interior Sindh predicted
A severe spell of hot weather has tightened its grip across Pakistan, with Multan placed under a heatwave alert after temperatures climbed to 42C and intense winds disrupted daily life.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, harsh sunshine and hot winds continued in many parts of the country, leaving residents exhausted and raising fears of a wider heatwave.
In Multan, doctors advised people to follow safety measures to avoid heatstroke. Residents also faced hardship because of unannounced power cuts during the extreme weather.
As per the channel reports, many cities were affected by blazing conditions, while electricity outages added to public difficulties.
In Jacobabad, the temperature touched 46C, while Lahore reached 42C. Weather in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan remained hot and dry.
Doctors again urged the public to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight and take steps to prevent heatstroke.
In Lahore, strong sunshine and warm winds caused discomfort, while rising humidity added to the strain. No rain was expected, and the weather was forecast to remain hot and dry. Humidity stood at 13 per cent, while wind speed was recorded at six kilometres per hour.
Faisalabad recorded a temperature of 41C, with a feels-like temperature of 42C. Officials warned it could rise to 45C later this week. The Meteorological Department said no rain was expected there next week.
Karachi also faced intense heat and humidity as the temperature was recorded at 35C, with humidity above 40 percent. Winds were blowing from the west at 10 kilometres per hour.
Mohenjo-daro and nearby areas experienced scorching heat, with temperatures reaching 45C. Forecasters predicted even hotter weather, saying conditions would remain dry and warm for the next ten days.
In Ubauro and surrounding areas, a severe heatwave continued, badly affecting normal life. Officials recorded a minimum temperature of 40C and a maximum of 45C.
Khairpur also endured harsh heat, with temperatures reaching 43C. The Meteorological Department said the mercury could rise to 47C in the coming days.
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