In a first, Islamabad sizzles at record-breaking 47°C as heatwave grips twin cities

Residents of Islamabad braved another day of intense heat, as the federal capital experienced a maximum temperature of 47°C, making it the highest ever temperature.

The ongoing heatwave is expected to end on June 12 and will further intensify during the next two days, with rain expected over the weekend.

The Met office recorded a maximum temperature of 44°C in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, which was only 2.6°C (46.6) below the maximum temperature recorded on June 21, 1994.

On the other hand, doctors urged the public to take precautions to cope with the heatwave. They advised direct sun exposure and maximum intake of water or ‘Lassi’ to prevent dehydration.

They also advised farmers, labourers and other people working outdoors to work as early as possible in the morning.

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They also advised against eating raw or overripe fruits and vegetables that may cause diarrhoea.

In light of the intense heat, the Met office had issued a weather advisory last week. Under the influence of the current meteorological conditions, the day temperature is likely to remain 5-7°C above normal in upper half (central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan) from June 7 to 12.