Islamabad, May 23, 2025 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a red-hot weather alert, predicting blistering heat and dry conditions for most regions of Pakistan on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
With a wave of intense heat gripping the nation, the PMD’s latest forecast warns citizens to brace for dangerously high temperatures and shifting weather patterns.
According to the PMD, weather in Pakistan will remain mainly hot and dry, particularly in central and southern parts of the country. However, some relief may come in the form of partly cloudy weather and possible rain-windstorms or thunderstorms in isolated pockets of Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Potohar region, and northeast Punjab. The department also noted a possibility of isolated hailstorms during this volatile spell.
The PMD’s latest advisory highlights an ongoing severe heatwave affecting large portions of Pakistan. Daytime temperatures are forecast to soar 4 to 6°C above normal in Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan, while central and northern Pakistan, including Islamabad and Gilgit-Baltistan, may see the mercury climb 5 to 7°C above seasonal norms. This alarming rise in temperature is attributed to prevailing continental air masses and high-pressure zones at upper atmospheric levels, particularly over southern and central regions.
Adding to the weather drama, the PMD reported that moist currents are expected to start entering upper parts of Pakistan from Friday evening, potentially bringing some brief weather instability.
The PMD’s review of the past 24 hours revealed scorching temperatures across the country, with Sibbi and Dadu hitting a sweltering 50°C, while Rahim Yar Khan, Kot Addu, and Jacobabad followed closely with highs between 48°C and 49°C. The plains, in particular, bore the brunt of this intense heat.
Citizens are urged to limit outdoor exposure, stay hydrated, and remain cautious during peak daylight hours. With heatwaves intensifying, Pakistan is entering a critical period of climate pressure, and the PMD continues to monitor evolving weather patterns closely. As Pakistan’s weather turns volatile, all eyes remain on the skies.