Islamabad (Lord Media): A severe heatwave has pushed the heat index to dangerous levels in various cities across the country. According to the Meteorological Department, residents in Sibi, Bahawalpur, Dera Ismail Khan, Dadu, Sargodha, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Sialkot, Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi are facing intense humidity and heat.
In Sibi, the temperature was recorded at 42 degrees Celsius, but due to high humidity, the perceived temperature soared to 68.2 degrees Celsius. In Bahawalnagar, the temperature was 42 degrees, with a perceived temperature of 56.7 degrees, while in Dera Ismail Khan, it was 41 degrees with a perceived temperature of 55.8 degrees. Dadu also recorded a perceived temperature of 55.8 degrees despite an actual temperature of 43 degrees.
Sargodha experienced a temperature of 40 degrees with a perceived temperature of 52.7 degrees, Hyderabad recorded 39 degrees with a perceived temperature of 51.6 degrees, Sukkur had 40 degrees with a perceived temperature of 51.3 degrees, and Sheikhupura saw a perceived temperature of 50.8 degrees despite an actual temperature of 37 degrees.
In Faisalabad, the temperature was 40 degrees with a perceived temperature of 49.5 degrees, Peshawar had 40.5 degrees with a perceived temperature of 49 degrees, Bahawalpur recorded 40 degrees with a perceived temperature of 48.3 degrees, Sialkot experienced 35.5 degrees with a perceived temperature of 45.6 degrees, Islamabad had 36.5 degrees with a perceived temperature of 44.4 degrees. Lahore recorded 35.5 degrees with a perceived temperature of 41.9 degrees, and Karachi experienced 34 degrees with a perceived temperature of 41.8 degrees.
Experts have warned that high humidity and weak winds are significantly increasing the heat index, making the perceived heat much higher than the actual temperature. Citizens are advised to avoid unnecessary sun exposure, drink plenty of water, wear light-colored clothing, and take special care of children, the elderly, and the sick.
