Heat wave continues in Punjab      

LAHORE: The persistent dry weather in plains of Punjab resulted in shooting up of temperature to 42 degree centigrade here Tuesday and the same weather conditions are likely to prevail during the next couple of days.

The local Met office sources said that mainly hot and dry weather is expected in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.

According to synoptic situation, the continental air is prevailing over most plains of the country.

The health experts have advised people in Punjab and other parts of the country to take all precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary movement in the sun, especially at noon and afternoon.