The Lahore heatwave is expected to intensify over the next two days, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department warning that the city’s feels-like temperature could rise between 48°C and 50°C. Officials say increasing humidity will make the weather feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
Meteorological Department Director Aleemul Hassan said humidity levels are rising across Lahore, allowing heat to build up in the atmosphere. As a result, residents are likely to experience dangerous heat conditions today and tomorrow despite actual temperatures remaining lower than the perceived heat index.
According to the Met Department, the Lahore heatwave will continue through the evening and is expected to persist into the following day. Health experts and weather officials have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary exposure to direct sunlight, drink plenty of water, and limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a province-wide pre-monsoon alert ahead of expected rainfall from July 1 to July 6. The authority warned that heavy rains could trigger urban flooding in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and several other districts.
Rain is forecast in Lahore, Murree, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Khushab, Sargodha, and Sheikhupura. Additional showers are expected from July 3 to July 6 in Sahiwal, Narowal, Jhang, Pakpattan, Okara, Kasur, Bhakkar, Layyah, and Mianwali.
PDMA Director General Umar Javed said commissioners and deputy commissioners across Punjab have been directed to remain on high alert and ensure emergency preparedness. He also urged farmers to protect crops and livestock, while tourists traveling to northern areas were advised to remain cautious because of possible landslides and flash floods.
Authorities have urged residents to follow official weather advisories and contact the PDMA emergency helpline in case of weather-related emergencies. While the expected monsoon rains may provide relief from the Lahore heatwave, officials warned that severe weather could create new risks, including urban flooding and travel disruptions.
