ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast hot and humid weather across most parts of the country, with rain expected only in isolated areas of northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Azad Kashmir.
The weather agency said heat and humidity would continue to dominate much of the country despite the possibility of scattered showers in the northern regions.
Temperatures remained high over the past 24 hours. The southwestern city of Nokkundi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 45°C.
Dalbandin, Jacobabad, and Dadu followed at 44°C, while Sukkur reached 43°C. Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha, and Chilas each recorded 41°C.
Muzaffarabad registered a high of 39°C. Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, and Gilgit each recorded 38°C, while Karachi reached 37°C.
The warning comes as extreme heat continues to affect many parts of the world.
Climate experts say record-breaking temperatures across Europe have caused widespread health emergencies, increased deaths, and damaged infrastructure. They warn that prolonged and intense heatwaves are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
The World Health Organization has urged European governments to adopt long-term heat action plans to reduce health risks and strengthen resilience against rising temperatures.
Scientists say global warming is likely to increase both the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events in the years ahead.
