High pressure is likely to grip the upper atmosphere from 13th April (Sunday), due to which heatwave conditions may develop in most parts of the country, according to the Met Office.
Day temperatures are likely to remain 06 to 08°Celsius above normal in the southern half (Sindh, southern Punjab, and Baluchistan) from 13 to 18 April.
Temperatures in the day to remain 04 to 06°C above normal in the upper half (central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan) from 14th to 18th April.
Nights will also be warmer during the forecast period, the weather office said in its report.
Excessive heating and soaring temperatures may generate dust storms/windstorms during the forecast period.
The general public, especially children, women, and senior citizens, have been advised to take precautionary measures. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime and remain hydrated.
Rising temperatures in northern areas may enhance the snowmelt rate from the 14th to the 18th of April.
Wind-dust storms may damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles, and solar panels at vulnerable locations.
Scientists have warned that more than a billion people are at risk of heat-related impacts in the South Asia region, linking the early onset of an intense summer to climate change.
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