Mild heatwave likely in southern Pakistan from April 29 to May 3: PMD
- Temperatures in southern Punjab, upper Sindh, southern, eastern Balochistan may rise further
A mild heatwave is expected to affect southern parts of the country from April 29 to May 3, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in a weather update.
According to the PMD, temperatures in southern Punjab, upper Sindh and southern and eastern Balochistan are currently 2 to 4°C above normal and may rise further during the forecast period. These regions are typically heat-prone, with temperatures in May and June often ranging between 43°C and 45°C, and occasionally soaring up to 52°C during extreme heatwave conditions.
The Met Office said global climate indicators, including ENSO and the Indian Ocean Dipole, remain neutral, though there is a 61% likelihood of El Niño conditions developing between May and July.
Meanwhile, upper parts of the country are likely to experience westerly weather systems from April 27 (night) to April 29 and again from May 3 to 5, which may bring a drop of 2 to 4°C in temperatures.
The PMD said it was closely monitoring the situation and would issue further updates if heatwave conditions intensified.
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