Pakistan
Met office predicts increase in temperature in coming days
The Metrological department says the heat wave like conditions may develop in southern half of the country.
Islamabad: The Metrological Department (MET) on Wednesday forecast that the temperatures might go up in the most parts of the country during ongoing week.
The MET office said the heat wave like conditions may develop in southern half of the country
According to the joint statement by Pakistan Meteorological Department and Ministry of the Aviation, the day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the country particularly in southern half of the country from today to May 13 due to presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere.
Day temperatures are likely to remain 03-05°Celsius above normal in Sindh, South Punjab and parts of Balochistan and 02-03°C above normal in upper and central Punjab, Islamabad, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
The department advised farmers to manage the watering of the crops accordingly. General public was advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight and judicious use of water.