Good news: Rain expected in Pakistan this week
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in various parts of the country, starting from May 27 night, which is expected to bring down the mercury levels and provide much-needed respite from the severe heatwave. According to the press release by the Met Department, thunderstorms can be expected in Punjab, including
Temperature could reach up to 50 degrees in Punjab today
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) spokesperson for Punjab has stated that temperatures could rise to 45 to 50 degrees Celsius today (Monday). The spokesperson mentioned that severe heatwave conditions are possible in Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Multan. They reported that yesterday, Khanpur recorded 50 degrees
Loadshedding protests: Negotiations successful between PTI MPA and Peshawar’s Grid Station
Protesters, led by a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) named Fazl Elahi, ended their protest outside Peshawar’s Rehman Baba Grid Station on Saturday after receiving assurances from the utility company that it would reduce prolonged power cuts. The protesters were assured that load shedding would not
Heatwave: These are the hottest cities of Pakistan
The country remains under the grip of extreme heat and a relentless heatwave, with Larkana recording the highest temperature soaring to 50 degrees Celsius. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), this extreme heatwave is expected to persist over the coming days. Larkana registered the highest temperature at 50 degrees Celsius,
Sindh announces two-month summer vacations for schools
Following Punjab’s lead, the Sindh Education Department has also announced a two-month summer vacations for all government and private educational institutions in the province. The Education Department issued a notification on Tuesday, announcing that summer vacations for both government and private educational institutions will begin on June 2 and end
Delhi shuts down all schools immediately amid intense heatwave
Amid a severe heatwave gripping Delhi, the government has ordered an immediate shutdown of all private and government schools for summer vacations. The directive, issued by the Department of Education, emphasised that some schools in the national capital have been operating despite clear instructions to close from May 11 to
Karachi board postpones ninth and matric exams
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has postponed the ninth and matric exams scheduled from May 21-27 due to an expected heatwave in Sindh. The decision to postpone the exams was made in light of a heatwave alert issued by both the National Disaster Management Authority and the Provincial
Severe heatwave forecast for Islamabad next week
ISLAMABAD: Multiple weather forecasting platforms, including The Weather Channel, have issued warnings of severe heat expected to hit Islamabad starting next week. Forecasts predict excessive heat beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2024, with temperatures soaring to 41 degrees Celsius. The heat is set to intensify, reaching 42 degrees on Wednesday and
Lahore temperature expected to reach 42 °C
The temperature in Lahore on Thursday could reach up to 42 degrees Celsius, according to weather forecasters. While the minimum temperature is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain in the city today, as per the Metrological Department. The wind speeds were recorded at 18
