LAHORE (Dunya News) – After the weather system that caused rainfall across Punjab a day earlier came to an end, the sun started beating down on Sunday morning.
According to the Meteorological Department, following the end of the system’s effects, dry and hot weather is expected across the province during the next 24 hours.
They say temperatures are gradually increasing, with the minimum temperature expected to be around 26°C and the maximum likely to reach 38°C.
The department stated that no new rain system is currently expected to enter Punjab in the coming days, which could further intensify the heat.
The Met Office forecast very hot weather in Sindh and southern Balochistan during next 12 hours. However, partly cloudy weather is likely in Kashmir, Potohar region and northeastern Balochistan during afternoon.
Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight and increase water intake to protect themselves from the effects of the heat.
According to weather experts, minimum temperature in Islamabad will be 24 degree centigrade, Lahore 26, Karachi 30, Peshawar 26, Muzaffarabad 20, Quetta 18, Gilgit 15 and Murree 14.