ISLAMABAD, May 3, 2026 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-priority weather update as a blistering heatwave grips the province of Sindh. Hyderabad recorded a scorching 46°C on Sunday, while other districts saw the mercury climb even higher, signaling an intense start to the summer season.
Sindh Temperature Highlights: Districts Crossing 45°C
According to the latest data released by the PMD, central and upper Sindh are the hardest hit. The maximum recorded temperatures across the province highlight a critical situation:
| District | Maximum Temperature |
| Shaheed Benazirabad | 47°C |
| Hyderabad | 46°C |
| Jacobabad | 46°C |
| Dadu | 46°C |
| Tando Jam | 45°C |
The Met Office noted that these temperatures are 3°C to 5°C above the normal average for May, creating hazardous conditions for residents and livestock.
National Synoptic Situation: Heat in South, Rain in North
While the southern plains bake under a continental air mass, a shallow westerly trough is currently influencing the upper regions of Pakistan. This has created a stark weather divide across the country.
Forecast for Monday, May 4
• Southern Regions: Mainly hot, dry, and very hot weather will persist. Residents in Sindh and southern Punjab are advised to brace for continued high temperatures.
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• Upper Regions: Partly cloudy weather is expected. Isolated rain-wind/thunderstorms are likely in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and the Potohar region.
• Hailstorm Alert: Isolated hailstorms may occur in Kashmir and northeastern Punjab during the next 24 hours.
Past 24 Hours: Rainfall in KP and Punjab
Despite the heat in the south, several northern cities received much-needed rain. Tajpura (Lahore) recorded 14mm, while Kohat led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with 24mm.
PMD Safety Advisory: With “feels-like” temperatures in some coastal areas approaching 50°C due to humidity, the public is urged to avoid direct sunlight between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, stay hydrated, and ensure pets and livestock have access to shade.