The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued detailed guidelines to all concerned departments in the province due to rising temperature forecasts of 4 to 7 degrees Celsius this month.
According to the Director General of PDMA, extreme heat is expected to affect major cities, plains, and especially South Punjab districts. He has instructed district administrations to stay alert and prepare for possible emergencies.
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Deputy commissioners have been tasked with ensuring heatwave protection measures at public locations, and the PDMA has recommended using various media channels to raise awareness about the dangers of the heatwave.
In preparation, the School Education Department has been asked to halt outdoor activities for children during peak heat times. Farmers will be educated on the potential damage to crops, and awareness banners will be placed at bus and railway stations.
The Health Department has been instructed to set up heatwave counters at hospitals, and citizens are advised to wear head coverings and drink more water to prevent heat-related health issues.
