In Pakistan the authorities in Punjab have issued a province-wide heatwave alert, cautioning that temperatures are set to rise sharply in the coming weeks, with southern districts likely to face extreme conditions reaching up to 52°C.

The authorities in Punjab have issued a province-wide heatwave alert, cautioning that temperatures are set to rise sharply in the coming weeks, with southern districts likely to face extreme conditions reaching up to 52°C.

The advisory, released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, stated that May and June are expected to be the hottest months of the year. Under normal conditions, temperatures across much of the province are forecast to range between 43°C and 45°C, with significantly higher readings during heatwave periods.