ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority on Sunday advised the citizens to take necessary precautions as heatwave is likely to intensify across major cities and plains of Punjab, predicting the temperature to spike by May 19.
While talking to a media news channel, the spokesperson for the PDMA urged tourists — who are planning to visit Murree — to be updated about weather and avoid travel during unstable weather.
The spokesperson also advised the residents and visitors to remain indoor during severe weather conditions, steer clear of open or vulnerable areas and follow government travel advice while instructing commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab to be on high alert due to anticipated heavy rainfall.
However, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also predicts strong winds and thundershowers at some places in Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and their adjoining hilly areas during evening and night time.
A severe heatwave is expected to grip Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan, with temperatures soaring during day time while some areas may experience gusty winds, thundershowers and rain in the evening and at night.
Health officials are urging citizens to take precautionary measures against the heat. The advice is especially for the vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Following are some advices for the general public by the authorities:
Delegation will hold meetings with senior officials of the European Union and Belgium during its visit to Brussels
Ambassador expresses Pakistan’s intention to become signatory of BBNJ Agreement
Premier will hold high-level meetings with UAE leadership to discuss wide range of topics
FO slams India’s long-running "fictitious narrative of victimhood"
Gen Kurilla says US needs to maintain ties with both Pakistan and India
KP CM Gandapur says everyone knows there is no substance in Al-Qadir Trust case against PTI founder
