Met Office informed that high pressure is likely to grip upper atmosphere from Sunday. Due to this high pressure day temperatures are likely to increase gradually in most parts of the country from Sunday.

• Day temperatures are likely to remain 07-09°C above normal in upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir.
• Day temperatures are likely to remain 06-08°C above normal in Upper and Central Sindh, Central and South Punjab and parts of Balochistan.

Possible Impacts:

• Very hot and dry weather may cause water stress on water reservoirs, crops, vegetable and orchards.
• High temperature may cause increased energy demand.
• High temperatures may increase the base flow in the rivers during the next week.
• Farmers are advised to manage crop water accordingly.
• General public is advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight.

NOTE: Judicious use of water is requested in all aspects of life.