ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a comprehensive weather alert warning of an intense heatwave across multiple regions, including Karachi, till May 5.
The NDMA, through its National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), on Thursday urged authorities to activate emergency plans and citizens to adopt precautionary measures to mitigate health and environmental risks. The Met Office also forecast rain with windstorms and thunderstorms in parts of the country between April 24 and 29.
According to the NDMA, the prevailing weather pattern aligns with its seasonal outlook issued three to four months earlier, indicating a period of climatic extremes. The alert highlights that Sindh, southern Punjab and parts of Balochistan are likely to experience severe heatwave conditions, with major urban centres including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Multan and Turbat expected to remain in the grip of extreme temperatures.
Sindh is likely to continue experiencing hot and dry conditions, with a steady rise in temperatures across the province. However, Hyderabad, Badin and Mithi may receive light rain and strong winds on April 24.
