Heatwave continues in Punjab today, mercury expected to touch 45 degrees by end of month: PDMA

The ongoing heatwave in Punjab will continue today and the temperature is expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius by the end of the month, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority’s spokesperson said on Thursday.

Climate change is a pressing reality for Pakistan, directly impacting millions of lives. Heatwaves, intensified by climate change, are becoming more frequent, prolonged and severe, disproportionately affecting communities with limited resources to adapt.

“The heatwave may be...