Heatwave conditions expected across Pakistan from May 7-11: PMD

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast heatwave conditions across the country this week, starting in the south and central areas from Thursday. “Due to the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, heatwave conditions are likely to develop over southern and central parts of the country from May 7-11 [and] in upper parts from May 8-10,” a press release issued on Wednesday by the PMD said. It noted that daytime maximum temperatures may rise to 46-50°C in Dadu, Shaheed Benaz...