Heatwave Alert: Punjab, Pakistan Faces Extreme Temperatures from April to June 2025
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a prolonged heatwave warning for Punjab, forecasting extreme temperatures from April 13 to June 30, 2025. Following trends from April 2025, where temperatures were 6 to 8°C above normal, this extended heatwave is expected to intensify, with risks heightened by dry conditions and climate change impacts .
Punjab Weather Forecast (April 13–June 30, 2025)
From April 13 to April 18, temperatures in Punjab reached 43 to 47°C in cities like Lahore, Multan, and Bahawalpur, with southern districts like Rahim Yar Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan hitting 47°C . The PMD predicts this trend will continue into June, with temperatures likely to peak at 46 to 48°C in southern Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan) and 44 to 47°C in central areas (Lahore, Faisalabad) by mid-June, based on historical patterns and climate trends. June typically sees highs above 42°C with minimal rainfall (62.2 mm over 20 days). No significant rain is expected, exacerbating the dry heat .
Weather Across Major Cities (April 13–June 30, 2025)
- Lahore: 44–47°C, dry with no rainfall expected.
- Multan and Faisalabad: 46–48°C, intense heat in southern plains.
- Islamabad: 40–43°C, slightly cooler but still severe.
- Karachi: 40–45°C, with high humidity making it feel hotter (up to 50°C “feels-like” temperature).
The absence of rain and rising humidity in coastal areas like Karachi will worsen conditions, consistent with past heatwaves.
Safety Measures During the Heatwave
The Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued guidelines to stay safe:
- Drink 3–4 liters of water daily to stay hydrated.
- Avoid direct sunlight from 11 AM to 4 PM, especially for children and the elderly.
- Wear light-colored, loose clothing (white or beige recommended) .
- Hospitals are equipped with heatstroke treatment centers, including water coolers, fans, and medicines .
The PDMA may adjust school timings to early mornings, as done in 2024, and has warned of penalties for non-compliance with heat safety rules. Public spaces will have clean drinking water stations to support residents.
