Pakistan heatwave conditions pushed temperatures to 45°C in Sindh’s Nawabshah and Dadu districts on Sunday as hot, dry weather continued across most of the country.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast rain in Islamabad, the Potohar region, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir from Sunday evening. The Met Office had earlier warned that intense heatwave conditions could continue from May 7 to May 11.
Sukkur, Sibi and Rahim Yar Khan recorded 44°C, while Bahawalpur reached 43°C, and Multan recorded 42°C. Sargodha recorded 39°C, Lahore 37°C and Karachi 35°C.
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— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) May 10, 2026The Met Office alert said several districts of Sindh and Balochistan could face extremely hot weather during the ongoing spell. Southern Punjab also remained under high temperatures as the dry conditions persisted.
Doctors advised citizens to avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours and drink more water to stay hydrated. Health experts urged extra caution for people working outdoors or travelling during the hottest part of the day.
Extreme heat had claimed 14 lives in Karachi. Eight heatwave deaths were reported in the city last Monday, according to the same report.
