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The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Tuesday issued a warning that districts in southern Punjab are at risk of an intense heat wave in the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise by 4 to 7 degrees Celsius across the region. In a landscape already marked by aridity, sparse vegetation, and limited tree cover, such extreme weather could prove fatal. Areas around Multan—particularly those distant from rivers—will require urgent and sustained protective measures to safeguard public health.
Fortunately, the PDMA remains one of the more efficient and responsive public bodies in Pakistan. Its performance during the COVID-19 pandemic earned it a strong reputation, and it is once again demonstrating that competence by issuing comprehensive advisories. These include guidelines for outdoor activities across schools, markets, and even veterinary hospitals, as well as plans for the establishment of heatwave response counters and the provision of water throughout vulnerable areas.
101 copy case reported during SSC examination Still, the PDMA cannot act alone. It depends heavily on the cooperation of local municipal authorities, district governments, private institutions, and citizens themselves to translate its plans into effective action. The need now is for all stakeholders to take this warning seriously.
With spring barely behind us, the early onset of such high temperatures points to a long and punishing summer ahead. It is imperative that the government takes proactive steps to prevent avoidable deaths and cases of sunstroke—through preparedness, coordination, and clear public communication. Tags: heatwave incoming.
