As the country prepares to face potentially extreme weather conditions, the Met Department has issued a new advisory warning of increasing heat and the possibility of rain in various regions.
According to the advisory, Balochistan is expected to experience a significant rise in temperature, with an increase of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius anticipated between May 8 and 10. Additionally, areas including Quetta and Qalat may witness rain accompanied by thunderstorms.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) also, temperatures are forecast to be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal, adding to the discomfort brought on by the impending heatwave. Meanwhile, Punjab is also bracing for warmer weather, with temperatures expected to surge by up to 5 degrees Celsius. Sindh, too, is set to experience hot weather conditions.
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In some parts of Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Met Department has warned of possible rain and hailstorms, while certain districts in southern Punjab are likely to receive rainfall.
Record rainfall in April
Meanwhile, the Met Dept has released data of the rainfall in April, according to which there were 164% more rains in the month, breaking the 41-year-old record. A total of 59.30mm of rain fell in April, the department stated. It said 55.80mm of rainfall was recorded in April 1983.
As per the data, the highest rainfall in the country was 520mm in Malam Jabba, while the highest rainfall of 91mm in a single day was recorded in Dir and Malam Jabba.
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The average temperature in April was 0.87 degrees below normal, the Met Department said, adding that the country's average temperature stood at 23.67 degrees Celsius instead of 24.54 degrees.
As the scorching heat of summer grips Lahore, citizens find themselves facing soaring temperatures, with forecasts predicting the mercury to rise as high as 42 degrees Celsius.
The Met Department has issued warnings of escalating heat levels throughout the week, exacerbating concerns over the discomfort and health risks posed by the blistering conditions.
With no immediate relief in sight, the weather forecasters indicate a prolonged spell of hot weather, with no chances of rain expected in the next three to four days.
