Heatwave alert issued as severe heat expected across Sindh

The Meteorological Department has forecast a severe heatwave across Sindh, warning of significantly high temperatures and dry weather conditions across most parts of the province in the coming days.

According to the latest advisory, much of Sindh is expected to experience hot, very hot, and dry weather today, with a heatwave likely to affect central and upper districts from today until May 3. Authorities have warned that temperatures in several areas may rise 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal levels.

Districts including Jamshoro, Dadu, and Shaheed Benazirabad are expected to be among the worst affected. Similarly, Ghotki and Sanghar are also likely to experience above-normal temperatures. Other districts such as Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Sukkur are also expected to fall under the heatwave spell.

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The Meteorological Department has advised citizens to take precautionary measures during the heatwave. It has urged people, especially children, women, and the elderly, to avoid direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours and to increase water intake to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

Farmers have also been advised to adjust agricultural activities, particularly wheat crop management, in line with prevailing weather conditions. Livestock owners have been urged to take necessary steps to protect animals from extreme heat.

In Karachi, weather conditions are also expected to remain hot over the next three days. The city’s maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 34°C and 36°C today, while temperatures may rise to 36°C on Wednesday and 37°C on Thursday.

Meteorologists have stated that residents should remain cautious as rising temperatures may increase health risks and discomfort across urban and rural areas of Sindh.

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