Severe heat wave predicted during next week

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - The Met Office informed that high pressure is likely to grip upper atmosphere and as a result, day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the country from Sunday.

Day temperatures are likely to remain 07-09°C above normal in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Day temperatures are likely to remain 06-08°C above normal in Upper and Central Sindh, Central and South Punjab and parts of Balochistan.

Possible Impacts:

• Very hot and dry weather may cause water stress on water reservoirs, crops, vegetable and orchards.
• High temperature may cause increased energy demand.
• High temperatures may increase the base flow in the rivers during the next week.
• Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.
• General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.