ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that a “‘Severe dengue outbreak’ feared in Karachi, Lahore, eight other cities: PMD” may soon become a serious health crisis. The alert urges health authorities to act quickly.
PMD says that post-monsoon conditions are now highly favourable for dengue spread. Warm temperatures and stagnant water are helping mosquito breeding. The “‘Severe dengue outbreak’ feared in Karachi, Lahore, eight other cities: PMD” reflects rising risk levels.
Besides Karachi and Lahore, the warning covers eight more cities. These include Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Larkana, and Multan. PMD says dengue may rise sharply in those urban centres.
Officials ask city administrations to step up mosquito-control. They want anti-larvae measures, spraying, and removal of water pools. Citizens are urged to keep surroundings clean. “Don’t let water accumulate,” said PMD in a statement.
Hospitals are being told to prepare for more dengue patients. Health agencies must have special wards ready. Emergency resources should be available.
The warning comes as heavy rains and humidity continue in regions across Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PMD notes that the weather now supports high dengue risk, especially where waterlogging has increased.
Authorities say early action is vital. If preventive work is delayed, cases may surge. The “‘Severe dengue outbreak’ feared in Karachi, Lahore, eight other cities: PMD” warning emphasises that the next few weeks are critical.
Local governments are coordinating with health departments. Public awareness campaigns will be launched. Fumigation drives are being arranged in vulnerable neighbourhoods.
Experts remind people of dengue symptoms: high fever, body aches, headache, rash. Anyone with warning signs should seek medical help early.
This alert is part of PMD’s larger seasonal health advisories. Similar warnings have been made in past years after monsoon. But this time PMD calls it more urgent. The “‘Severe dengue outbreak’ feared in Karachi, Lahore, eight other cities: PMD” may test the health system unless everyone works together.
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