Heatwave across Pakistan

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Heatwaves linked with heart attacks, strokes​

Medical expert says it is crucial to recognise early symptoms of heat-related illnesses

APP
May 23, 2024

This is despite the fact that over 1,000 people died in Karachi in the heatwave last year . PHOTO: INP

ISLAMABAD: A health expert has stressed media awareness drives and precautions, especially for workers outdoors and elderly as prolonged heat exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses with complications such as increased risk for heart disease.

“The number of fatal heart attacks and strokes could triple as extreme heat increases with global warming,” said Medicine and Viral Infections In-charge Dr Naseem Akhtar while talking to the state-run PTV news channel. It is crucial to be aware of and recognise the early symptoms of heat-related illnesses, she said.

“Those people who are having outdoor jobs like sales and manual jobs construction workers are more prone to health-related issues and even young children and old age people with chronic medical problems are easily prone to heat-related health issues,” she said. “Those who are even more dehydrated can present with nausea, palpitations, and flushed skin. We advise people to stay indoors during peak hours of the day, keep well hydrated, and wear light cotton clothing and a hat with sunglasses.”

She highlighted that intense heat waves are being reported across many parts of the globe due to global warming. “It is very important to educate the public about the symptoms associated with extreme heat exposure,” she said, adding that they are tiredness, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, sweating, rapid heartbeat, dark-coloured urine etc. “When people prepare properly through heat acclimatization and carry fluids and eat properly, they can do very well in hot environments.”

She suggested that people should stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially water and electrolyte-rich beverages, to prevent dehydration. Avoid excessive consumption of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, as they can contribute to dehydration.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 24th, 2024

 

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Mercury soars to 50°C in Jacobabad​

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District remains hottest spot on the planet, says DG PMD

 

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Heatwave disrupts life in Pindi​

Residents say rising temperatures have also led to water shortages in several areas

Jamil Mirza
May 23, 2024

A child gulps down water as she braves the fury of the heatwave currently gripping the province. Photo: zahoor ahmed/Express

RAWALPINDI: As temperatures hit 41 degrees Celsius, life in Rawalpindi has been severely disrupted by the intense heat. Markets are deserted, road traffic is minimal, and attendance in government offices has significantly decreased.

The escalating heat has also led to water shortages in several areas of the city and cantonment, creating difficult conditions for residents.

The Meteorological Department has forecasted that the temperature will remain between 41 and 42 degrees for the next four days, maintaining the intensity of the heat.

 

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Heatwave cancels lessons for half Pakistan’s schoolchildren​

AFP
May 23, 2024

School children wait to board an air conditioned bus amid heatwave on a hot summer day in Islamabad on May 22, 2024. Photo: AFP

LAHORE: Half of Pakistan’s pupils will be shut out of schools for a week as the nation takes crisis measures to lessen the effect of a series of heatwaves, officials said Thursday.

Some 26 million students will be out of lessons from Saturday in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, which has ordered schools to close for the summer break one week early because of the soaring temperatures.

The early closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for Punjab’s Education Department.

Pakistan’s meteorological office has forecast three heatwaves – one already underway and two more set to hit in early and late June.

Temperatures in Punjab are currently six to eight degrees Celsius above normal, the disaster management agency said, with the provincial capital Lahore due for 46 degrees Celsius (111 degrees Fahrenheit) at the weekend.

The government’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environment told journalists in Islamabad on Thursday that “global warming is causing a sudden change in weather patterns”.

Parts of Pakistan are facing power cuts of up to 15 hours as demand for fans and air conditioning surges, leaving students sweltering at their desks.

The Save the Children NGO said the 26 million Punjabi schoolchildren with lessons cancelled account for 52 percent of pre-primary, primary and secondary students in Pakistan.

 

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Heatwave spell likely to persist till 27th​

Recorder Report
May 23, 2024

The Met Office on Wednesday repeated its weather warning about heatwave spell that is likely to continue till May 27, forecasting a rise in temperatures.

“Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail over most parts of the country during the current week,” the Met added.

With Mohenjo Daro, two more districts of Sindh including Jacobabad and Dadu felt the scorching temperatures to 49 Celsius on Wednesday. Followed by Sibbi, Larkana, Shaheed Benazirabad, Rohri, Khairpur, Sukkur, Padidan and Noorpur Thal where mercury rose to 48 Celsius, each. Mithi, Chhor, Bahawalnagar, Bhakkar, Kot Addu and Rahim Yar Khan sizzled with 47 each.

“Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. A high pressure prevailing in the upper atmosphere and likely to persist during next few days,” it said.

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Climate change ministry warns of more heatwaves in June​

Jamal Shahid
May 24, 2024

PM’s aide on climate change, Romina Alam, speaks during a presser at the NDMA headquarters on Thursday.—AFP

• PM’s aide on climate change says ongoing wave of extreme heat affecting 26 districts to last till May 30
• Glaciers rapidly melting, risk of forest fires exacerbated due to harsh weather

ISLAMABAD: As almost 26 districts of the country swelter in the oppressive heat that has gripped the country since May 21, the climate change ministry said on Thursday the first wave will last until May 30, followed by two more separate heatwaves in June, blaming unsustainable environmental practices and deforestation for the extreme weather conditions.

Addressing a press conference along with senior officials from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Romina Khurshid Alam, the PM’s coordinator on climate change, called upon the federal and provincial government departments to mobilise available resources to protect citizens, particularly children and the elderly, from the sweltering heat.

Citing data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Romina Alam noted that temperatures across most regions were currently 5 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal. She revealed that 26 districts in Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan were experiencing severe heatwave conditions, which were expected to persist in three waves throughout the summer.

 

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Temperature soars to 50°C in Sindh cities​

According to the Met dept’s data, Jacobabad, Dadu and Mohenjo Daro remained the hottest places across the county for the second consecutive day.

 

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Temperatures drop in Lahore after windstorm, rain​

Weather forecast for Saturday includes mainly very hot weather expected in most districts of the province.

 

[SaadH]

No forest growth and clear cutting since '47 except for the brief period under that traitor Niazi, for which he rightfully received a lot of grief. This is to be expected.

 

[Guru Dutt]

well Pakistan ka to patta nahi per yahan Dilli me avrage 47 se 48 degrees hota hai aur elections ki wajaha se thandi beer bhi nahi mil rahee

 

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Heatwaves linked with heart attacks, strokes​

Medical expert says it is crucial to recognise early symptoms of heat-related illnesses

APP
May 23, 2024

This is despite the fact that over 1,000 people died in Karachi in the heatwave last year . PHOTO: INP

ISLAMABAD: A health expert has stressed media awareness drives and precautions, especially for workers outdoors and elderly as prolonged heat exposure may lead to heat-related illnesses with complications such as increased risk for heart disease.

“The number of fatal heart attacks and strokes could triple as extreme heat increases with global warming,” said Medicine and Viral Infections In-charge Dr Naseem Akhtar while talking to the state-run PTV news channel. It is crucial to be aware of and recognise the early symptoms of heat-related illnesses, she said.

“Those people who are having outdoor jobs like sales and manual jobs construction workers are more prone to health-related issues and even young children and old age people with chronic medical problems are easily prone to heat-related health issues,” she said. “Those who are even more dehydrated can present with nausea, palpitations, and flushed skin. We advise people to stay indoors during peak hours of the day, keep well hydrated, and wear light cotton clothing and a hat with sunglasses.”

She highlighted that intense heat waves are being reported across many parts of the globe due to global warming. “It is very important to educate the public about the symptoms associated with extreme heat exposure,” she said, adding that they are tiredness, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, sweating, rapid heartbeat, dark-coloured urine etc. “When people prepare properly through heat acclimatization and carry fluids and eat properly, they can do very well in hot environments.”

She suggested that people should stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, especially water and electrolyte-rich beverages, to prevent dehydration. Avoid excessive consumption of caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, as they can contribute to dehydration.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 24th, 2024

It's been crazy. Karachi hot plus the humidity kills and it's only May. It's going to be a long hot summer .

 

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For Karachi, May and September are most humid months, Air from Ocean stops coming.

 

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There's intense heatwave in India too, in Rajasthan temperature has crossed 50 degrees in the past few days.

 

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Temperature crosses 51°C in Sindh as heatwave continues​

According to the Met Office, Mohenjo Daro was the hottest place in the country, where the maximum temperature was 51°C.

 

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