The scorching heatwave in Pakistan has led to extreme hot and dry weather conditions, with 'Feels Like' temperatures surpassing 50 degrees Celsius in four cities.

Across Punjab, cities have been facing temperatures exceeding 40°C, as the relentless heatwave persists since the previous week. Relief might be on the horizon, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts gusty winds and rain in the northern and central regions from today until Monday.

In Sibbi, the current temperature has soared to 47°C, accompanied by scorching hot and dry weather conditions with humidity levels as low as seven per cent.

Karachi, on the other hand, recorded a temperature of 39°C at 2pm, with a humidity level of 48pc. However, the 'Feels Like' temperature spiked to a scorching 50.4°C. The Met Office's heat index has issued warnings of potential heatstroke, cramps, and exhaustion at temperatures ranging from 41-54°C.

Bahawalpur experienced a temperature of 46°C, but the perceived temperature skyrocketed to a staggering 55.8°C, marking the highest in the country. The heat index has raised alarms of 'extreme danger' with an imminent risk of heatstroke at temperatures exceeding 54°C.

Current temperatures in various cities include Faisalabad (46°C), Sargodha (46°C), Dera Ismail Khan (45°C), Multan (45°C), Lahore (44°C), Sialkot (43°C), Islamabad (43°C), Rawalpindi (42°C), Peshawar (41°C), Muzaffarabad (40°C), Quetta (35°C), and Gilgit (30°C).

Despite the recorded temperatures, the 'Feels Like' temperature in Sialkot and Lahore was 51.4°C and 51.1°C, respectively. Other cities also reported scorching weather conditions, with 'Feels Like' temperatures in DI Khan at 49.6°C, Faisalabad and Sargodha at 48.4°C, Multan at 47.9°C, Islamabad at 44.4°C, and Rawalpindi at 41.2°C.

Various parts of Pakistan are currently in the grip of an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above average in many areas. This extreme weather phenomenon underscores the global impact of climate change, as temperatures continue to reach unprecedented levels.