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Pakistan’s NDMA Warns of Heatwave in Sindh and South Punjab From April 11

The early-season alert signals elevated heat risk for vulnerable residents.

Overview

  • The National Disaster Management Authority issued a pre‑emptive alert that takes effect April 11 for selected districts in Sindh and southern Punjab.
  • Forecasters expect nights to run 3–5°C above normal and daytime highs to reach 5–7°C above typical levels.
  • The warning covers Dadu, Jacobabad, Larkana, Jamshoro and nearby districts in Sindh, plus Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan in southern Punjab.
  • Officials urge people to limit outdoor work during peak sun, drink water often, and watch for heat stress in older adults, children and outdoor laborers.
  • NDMA says it is tracking conditions and advising the public through its Disaster Alert app after recent spells of heavy rain and even snowfall in parts of the country.