Heatwave to Persist for Two More Days Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 19, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office) has issued a warning for ongoing heatwave conditions in most plains of the country over the next two days. Temperatures are expected to stay 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in Sindh, Balochistan, central and southern Punjab, and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 48°C in Dadu district, Sindh. Other hot spots included Jacobabad, Sibi, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Bhakkar, and Sargodha with 47°C, and Mohenjo Daro and Larkana with 46°C.
The weather will remain hot and dry in most areas, with severe heat during daytime especially in the plains. Sindh will experience hot and dry conditions today with a likelihood of strong dusty winds in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, rainfall accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is forecast for Gilgit-Baltistan, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, and Kashmir, starting May 19.
The Met Office advises the public to take precautionary measures against heat-related health risks by staying hydrated and avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
A westerly weather system is expected to influence the upper parts of the country on May 19, bringing rainfall to Kashmir, Islamabad, Pothohar region, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan on May 19 and 20.
