Scorching sun continues to bake the country
Experts have advised the citizens to avoid unnecessary outgoing into the sun.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The blazing sun continues to bake the entire country with mercury level expected to reach 42°C or higher on Saturday.
Lahore and Faisalabad reel under 41°C at 12 noon while Multan’s temperature has soared up to 40°C. Several parts of Sindh including Karachi are also gripped with hot and dry weather that will likely take the mercury to 40-42°C.
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People enjoy cool showers alongside canal in Faisalabad. --- Online Service
The level of humidity in the air is expected to stay between 25-40 percent. Met Office director Abdur Rasheed has said that another heatwave can pave its way to Karachi on Monday or Tuesday.
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Youngsters cool-off themselves in Islamabad. --- Online Service
Experts have advised the citizens to avoid unnecessary outgoing into the sun and to keep their head wet.
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As per synoptic situation, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. However, a shallow westerly wave is present over upper parts of the country.
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Students return to their homes under scorching sun in Multan. --- Online Service
The weather forecast suggests mainly hot and dry weather in most parts of the country. However, dust-storm/ gusty winds with light rain-thunderstorm may occur at a few places in Malakand, Hazara, Rawalpindi divisions, Islamabad, upper FATA, Kashmir and Gilgit- Baltistan.
