Temperatures soar to 46 C in country amid heatwave alert
Key takeaways
- The PMD has cautioned that temperatures are expected to rise significantly.
- The weather alert has been issued from June 7 to June 12, 2026, period, with extreme heat likely in Sindh and Baluchistan, and moderate heat in Punjab.
- Maximum temperature in Sibi recorded 46 Celsius while in Dadu and Jacobabad 45 Celsius and 44C respectively.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: A sizzling hot weather engulfed several parts of the country on Sunday as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for several cities across the country. The PMD has cautioned that temperatures are expected to rise significantly.
The weather alert has been issued from June 7 to June 12, 2026, period, with extreme heat likely in Sindh and Baluchistan, and moderate heat in Punjab.
Maximum temperature in Sibi recorded 46 Celsius while in Dadu and Jacobabad 45 Celsius and 44C respectively. The mercury also soared above 40 Celsius in Rahim Yar Khan, Sahiwal, Jhang and Multan districts in southern Punjab.