MULTAN: The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a warning, confirming the persistence of the ongoing heat wave across
Punjab.
According to a spokesperson from the PDMA, temperatures are expected to soar between 45 and 50 degrees Celsius, intensifying the heatwave’s impact on the region. The spokesperson further highlighted that certain districts, including Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Multan, may experience particularly severe conditions.
In response, the PDMA is actively working to ensure the provision of clean water in affected areas, with special attention given to districts like Cholistan.
In anticipation of the extreme heat, the PDMA has taken proactive steps to mitigate its effects on public health. Heatwave counters have been established in all hospitals across Punjab to provide immediate assistance to individuals affected by heat-related illnesses.Additionally, the PDMA has issued guidelines to ensure the availability of relevant medicines for the prevention and treatment of heatstroke.
Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat. This includes staying hydrated, avoiding prolonged
exposure to the sun, and seeking medical attention if experiencing symptoms of heatstroke.
Despite assurances from the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) that today would mark the end of the current heat wave in Lahore, weather forecasters warn that the extreme temperatures may persist for several more days.
The ongoing heat wave has wreaked havoc across the city, sending dozens of citizens to hospitals with heat-related ailments. The intense heat has affected not only people but also animals and birds, with many showing signs of distress. The searing heat is not confined to Lahore alone but continues to torment much of the country. The past 24 hours saw Mohenjodaro record a blistering 53 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature nationwide.
