Intense heatwave grips Lahore, Balochistan facing severe warning

Updated: 9:42 PM PKT — June 6, 2026

Further detailed forecasts indicate the heatwave will bring temperatures 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal in Punjab, with the Potohar region and Islamabad expected to see highs of 41-44°C, while most other districts could reach 44-48°C. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, temperatures are predicted to be 4 to 6 degrees above average, with plains reaching 41-46°C between June 8 and 11.

Northern areas including Chitral, Dir, Swat, and Gilgit-Baltistan are also on alert, with temperatures forecast to be between 37-40°C from June 8 to 10. Authorities have also warned of dusty winds and gusts in parts of southern Punjab and Sindh, reiterating the increased risk of heatstroke and dehydration.

Updated: 7:39 PM PKT — June 6, 2026

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast an intense heatwave across most of the country from June 7 to 12, driven by a high-pressure system expected to persist from June 8 to 11. Temperatures are predicted to rise 4 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal, potentially reaching 48-51°C in parts of Sindh and Balochistan. Karachi is expected to see highs of 40-43°C, with warm nights also anticipated.

Authorities have issued a public health advisory, urging citizens to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and to stay hydrated. Special care is advised for children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. The advisory also warns of dusty winds and storms in southern Punjab and parts of Sindh, increasing the risk of heatstroke and dehydration.

Updated: 5:34 PM PKT — June 6, 2026

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a detailed forecast, expecting temperatures to rise four to six degrees Celsius above normal in various parts of the country. Specific warnings have been issued for districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (41-46°C), northern areas including Gilgit-Baltistan (37-40°C), the Islamabad-Rawalpindi region (41-44°C), numerous districts across Punjab (44-48°C), and parts of Sindh and Balochistan where temperatures could reach 48-51°C. In Karachi, the maximum temperature is expected to hit 40-43°C.

The advisory also warns that night temperatures are likely to rise and notes the possibility of dust storms in southern Punjab and upper Sindh. The public, especially vulnerable groups, is advised to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Farmers have been urged to manage crop activities and protect livestock, while an increase in electricity demand is also anticipated.

Updated: 5:02 PM PKT — June 6, 2026

A new heatwave is expected to grip most of Pakistan from June 7 to 12 due to a high-pressure system forming in the atmosphere. Temperatures are forecast to rise significantly above normal across the country, with some districts in Sindh and Balochistan potentially reaching 48 to 51 degrees Celsius.

In Karachi, severe heat is anticipated from June 8 to 12, with temperatures ranging from 40 to 43 degrees Celsius. Punjab’s districts may see highs of 44 to 48 degrees, while plains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could experience temperatures between 41 and 46 degrees. Authorities have warned of dust storms in southern Punjab and Sindh and advised the public to take precautions against heatstroke and dehydration, including avoiding sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.