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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday advised the public to take precautionary measures as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that heatwave conditions would continue to prevail in the province’s central and upper parts till tomorrow (Sunday). In a heatwave alert, the PMD said, “Hot or very hot and dry weather likely to prevail over most parts of the province. However, heatwave conditions [to] continue to prevail in the central and upper parts of the province till tomorrow.” The PMD said that under its influence, the daytime maximum temperatures were likely to be 3-5 degrees Celsius above normal in Jamshoro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Kashmore, Ghotki, Sanghar, Khairpur, Naushahro Feroze, Jacobabad, Larkana and Sukkur districts. The Met department also predicted dust thunderstorm/gusty winds in Jacobabad, Larkana, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Sukkur and Ghotki districts for Saturday and Sunday. “Avoid exposure to direct sunlight during the daytime and remain hydrated,” the department said, advising farmers to keep the weather in mind when working and to also take care of livestock. It further said that wind or dust storms may “damage loose structures like electric poles, trees, vehicles and solar panels at vulnerable locations”. The department also predicted the maximum temperature in Karachi Division to be between 38-40 degrees Celsius on Sunday, and between 39-41 degrees Celsius on Monday. Meanwhile, Sindh CM Shah issued directives to the district administrations concerned. The chief minister said that according to the Meteorological Department, Jamshoro, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Ghotki and Sanghar were in the grip of a heatwave. He instructed the district administrations in the affected areas to establish heatwave relief camps.
Woman mauled by bear in Ganderbal, shifted to SKIMS Soura Srinagar, May 6: A woman was injured after being attacked by a wild bear in the forest area of Gund Aku in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday, officials said. The injured woman has been identified as Zahida Begum, 32, wife of Mumtaz Ahmad Chechi, a resident of Gund Aku. Officials said the woman came under attack from a wild bear in the nearby forest area, resulting in injuries.
Report on APC's reversal of decision to zone 2027 governorship ticket to Abia Central District, with allegations that the initial zoning decision was orchestrated by opposition politicians to block certain aspirants' gubernatorial ambitions.
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE/KARACHI: Pakistan is confronting a stark weather dichotomy this week, as extreme heat scorches southern parts of the country while central and northern regions brace for widespread dust storms, rain, and potential landslides triggered by an incoming weather system. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that a fresh westerly wave is expected to approach the northwestern parts of the country on Saturday evening and would persist in the upper regions until May 5. In sharp contrast, extreme heat has gripped much of Sindh. In Karachi, the maximum temperature is expected to rise to 39 degrees Celsius over the weekend, according to Chief Meteorologist Ameer Hyder. Across the large swathes of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the fresh westerly weather system is forecast to bring dust-thunderstorms and rain, with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms. Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Malakand, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Balakot, Haripur, Mardan, Nowshera, Peshawar, Bajaur, Mohmand, Orakzai, Khyber, Swabi, Charsadda, Kohat, Kurram, Hangu, Karak, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, Dera Ismail Khan and Waziristan are expected to witness thunderstorms, rains and hailstorms under the influence of the westerly wave from Saturday evening till Monday. In Punjab and the federal capital, a similar weather pattern is forecast for the same period. “Dust-thunderstorm/rain with isolated hailstorm is expected in Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Khushab, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Jhang, Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Narowal,” the Met Office said. Southern Punjab districts, including Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, and Rajanpur, are expected to witness rain-windstorms on May 3 and May 4. The approaching system is also likely to affect Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir from the night of May 2 until May 5, bringing rain and wind-thunderstorms to Diamer, Astore, Skardu, Hunza, Neelum Valley and Muzaffarabad. Parts of Balochistan, including Quetta, Ziarat, and Zhob, are also expected to see windstorms and thunderstorms from May 2 to May 4, while a dust-thunderstorm is predicted for upper Sindh on May 2 and May 3. PDMA issues alert Following the forecast, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in Punjab issued an alert, directing the deputy commissioners of all respective districts to remain vigilant to address any “untoward situation” during and after the rains. Both the PMD and PDMA have issued specific warnings and advisories.
Cocoa farmers in Amenfi Central rally against galamsey ahead of new season Cocoa farmers in the Amenfi Central District of the Western North Region have been urged to join the fight against illegal mining as concerns grow over the damage galamsey is causing to farms, rivers and rural livelihoods.
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