HEATWAVE ALERT: HEATWAVE CONDITIONS PREDICTED IN THE COUNTRY

Submitted by pdma9_deptuser on Fri, 04/18/2025 - 22:40

Met office (vide letter no. NWFC-5(10A)/2017/108) has informed that a high pressure is likely to grip the upper atmosphere from 13th April, due to which heatwave conditions may develop in most parts of the country and is expected to change into severe heatwave conditions in southern half from 14th(Monday).
-> Day temperatures are likely to remain 06 to 08°C above normal in Southern Punjab from 13th to 18th April, whereas 04 to 06°C above normal in Upper Punjab from 14th to 18th April.
-> Nights will also be warmer during the forecast period.
-> Excessive heating/ rising temperatures may generate dust storm/windstorm during the forecast period.