PDMA Issues Province-Wide Heatwave Alert Across KP

(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the Eid holidays, warning of a significant rise in temperatures from May 25 to May 31.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, a high-pressure system is likely to develop in the upper atmosphere from May 25 and intensify from May 26, resulting in moderate to severe heatwave conditions across the province.

PDMA said temperatures in Dera Ismail Khan, Tank, Bannu, Karak and Lakki Marwat are expected to remain 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal, with mercury likely to rise between 47°C and 50°C.

In Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Charsadda, Haripur, Mohmand, Bajaur, Khyber, Hangu, North Waziristan and Kohat, temperatures are forecast to range between 42°C and 45°C.

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The authority further warned that intense heatwave conditions are also expected to persist in upper districts including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Abbottabad, Kohistan, Mansehra, Kurram and South Waziristan.

PDMA has directed district administrations to ensure precautionary measures for the protection of human lives, crops and livestock.

Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to sunlight between 10am and 5pm, while special care has been urged for children and the elderly.

The authority also advised people to increase water intake, wear light-coloured loose clothing and take preventive measures against heatstroke and dehydration.

PDMA said awareness campaigns would be launched to educate the public about symptoms of heatstroke, dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

The Health Department and district administrations have been instructed to establish heatstroke centres, cooling points and mobile cooling stations at key locations.

Rescue 1122 and fire brigade services have also been directed to remain on high alert to deal with possible fire incidents during the heatwave.

Farmers have been advised to carry out wheat harvesting and other agricultural activities in line with the weather conditions and ensure protection of livestock.

PDMA spokesperson said the Emergency Operations Centre remains fully operational and citizens can report emergencies through the helpline 1700.

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