Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert from April 26 to April 30, warning of unusually high temperatures across parts of the country, particularly in Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan.
Temperatures in these regions could rise by up to 5°C, with the hottest conditions expected between April 27 and April 30.
In addition, upper Punjab and Islamabad are forecast to see a temperature increase of 4–6°C during the same period. Similar temperature spikes are predicted in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The Met Office said the extreme heat conditions are likely to ease by May 1, with rain and possible hailstorms expected in the country’s northern areas beginning April 30.
Meanwhile, a severe heatwave continues to grip Punjab, with temperatures soaring across several cities and no significant relief expected in the coming days.
In addition, meteorological experts have forecast that there is no likelihood of rain in Punjab over the next two to three days.
According to updated forecasts, cities including Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, Sargodha, and Sahiwal are seeing highs between 41°C and 44°C under mostly sunny skies.
Lahore, Faisalabad, and Jhelum are experiencing slightly lower temperatures, ranging between 39°C and 42°C, with partly cloudy intervals offering brief respite.
Northern cities such as Attock, Chakwal, and Rawalpindi are reporting relatively milder highs, hovering between 34°C and 39°C, though sunny spells dominate.
Humidity levels remain low, with most areas reporting between 10% and 22%, exacerbating the dry heat and increasing health risks for vulnerable populations.
Meteorologists expect the hot and dry conditions to persist for at least the next three days, with gradual increases likely in some areas.
Sindh too faces a blistering heatwave, with temperatures in several districts forecast to rise as high as 48°C over the weekend.
Nawabshah and Dadu are expected to record the highest temperatures, reaching up to 48°C by Sunday. Mohenjo-daro, Sukkur, and Mithi are also experiencing extreme conditions, with highs ranging between 44°C and 47°C.
Despite coastal proximity, Thatta and Karachi are not immune. Karachi’s maximum temperature is hovering between 35°C and 38°C, accompanied by humidity levels nearing 60%, intensifying the discomfort.
Inland cities such as Hyderabad and Mithi are facing persistent sunshine with little to no cloud cover, raising concerns over prolonged heat exposure.
Humidity varies significantly across the province, from a high of 58% in Karachi to a low of 10% in Mohenjo-daro, creating diverse but harsh weather profiles.
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