Karachi (HRNW) The people of Sindh should prepare for a new and intensified heatwave from May 11.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for a new and more intense heatwave for several cities in upper and central Sindh from May 11 to May 16.
During the heatwave, the temperature is expected to rise to 46C to 48C in Dadu, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushahro Feroze, Khairpur, Shikarpur, and Ghotki.
The temperatures in Jamshoro, Hyderabad, Badim, Thatta, Mirpurkhas and Umerkot would rise to 43C to 45 C. The maximum temperature in Karachi would touch 40C during May 12 to May 14.
People have been advised to avoid going out and limit the exposure to sun as much as possible. When out, they should cover their head with a cloth or cap and drink sufficient water, added the alert. The heatwave would also affect the crops.
PDMA has directed the District Disaster Management Authorities to establish heatstroke centres in vulnerable areas.
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