Heatwave conditions are projected to continue in Sindh, South Punjab, and parts of Balochistan until April 18, with continental air dominating most regions of the country.

A shallow westerly wave is anticipated to enter upper areas by tomorrow (Wednesday) evening, potentially affecting these regions until April 20.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts hot and dry weather over much of the country on Wednesday. However, isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pothohar region, Islamabad, northeast Punjab, northeast Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan may experience rain-wind or thunderstorms during the evening or night.

In the past 24 hours, the southern regions have witnessed very hot weather with maximum temperatures recorded at 47°C in Sibbi and Shaheed Benazirabad. Other cities like Padidan, Dadu, Jacobabad, and Larkana saw temperatures reaching 46°C, while Rahim Yar Khan, Hyderabad, and several other locations reported 45°C.

For Wednesday, Islamabad and surrounding areas will face hot and dry conditions during the day, with a 45% probability of gusty winds and potential rain or thunderstorms in the evening. The province of Balochistan will also experience above-normal temperatures, with gusty winds expected in the southern districts by afternoon.

Punjab’s southern districts are likely to encounter very hot weather, while areas like Rawalpindi and Murree could see evening thunderstorms. Sindh will continue to endure high temperatures, with afternoon gusty winds. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, southern districts may experience afternoon winds, and areas including Chitral and Swat expect rain or thunderstorms by evening.

Cloudy weather with rain-wind or thunderstorms is also likely in Gilgit Baltistan and Kashmir regions, indicating a shift in weather patterns as the westerly wave approaches.