Pakistan could set world heat record this week: US newspaper warns

Washington: An American newspaper has warned that a world heat record could be set in Pakistan this week.

The Washington Post says that the heat in South Asia could touch a world record of 50 degrees this week.

The American newspaper warned that temperatures in central and southern parts of Pakistan could reach 50 degrees.

It is pertinent to note that earlier, in April 2018, the mercury in the Pakistani city of Nawabshah reached 50 degrees, which was a heat record across Asia.

On the other hand, a wind and rain alert has been issued in Punjab from today.

According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson, dusty winds and thunderstorms are likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Galiyat, Attock, Chakwal, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Jhelum, and Gujranwala from April 30 to May 04.

In addition, wind and rain have also been forecast in other cities, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Narowal, Okara, and Faisalabad.