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Pakistan Endures Record-Breaking Heat Wave with Temperatures Surpassing 50°C
Scorching heatwave hits Pakistan, with temperatures soaring above 50°C in several cities. Stay hydrated and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
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by News Desk
2024-05-29
Pakistan Endures Record-Breaking Heat Wave with Temperatures Surpassing 50°C

Amidst a relentless heatwave sweeping across Pakistan, temperatures in many cities have soared to unprecedented levels, exceeding 50 degrees Celsius today.

 

The highest temperatures were recorded in Jacobabad and Dadu, where the mercury reached a scorching 51 degrees Celsius. Other cities also experienced extreme heat, with Nawabshah, Sukkur, and Sibi hitting 50 degrees Celsius.

 

In Bahawalpur, the temperature climbed to 49 degrees Celsius, while Multan and Dera Ismail Khan registered 48 degrees. Turbat, Faisalabad, and Sargodha faced 47 degrees, Hyderabad saw 46 degrees, Bannu experienced 45 degrees, and Peshawar recorded 40 degrees Celsius.

 

Lahore is grappling with a heat index that feels like 46 degrees despite an actual temperature of 42 degrees. Similarly, Karachi's heat index feels like 45 degrees, with a recorded temperature of 41 degrees. The southern districts of Balochistan are also under threat of an impending heatwave.

 

Citizens are deeply concerned about the intense heatwave, confining many to their homes and exacerbating the severe shortage of clean drinking water in several areas. The extreme weather conditions are putting a significant strain on daily life and public health.

 

Medical experts have issued urgent advice to the public, recommending that people avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other fluids, and take special precautions to protect the elderly and children from heat-related illnesses.

 

As the country battles this extreme weather, authorities and citizens alike are urged to take all necessary measures to stay safe and mitigate the impacts of the heatwave.

 
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