Pakistan, June 11 -- Punjab faced a dangerous heatwave on Tuesday, with Bhakkar recording a scorching 50degC - the province's highest temperature this season. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) warned that this intense heatwave could persist until June 13, with temperatures remaining 5 to 7degC above normal levels.

According to the Meteorological Department, other cities also faced extreme heat. Noorpur Thal reached 49degC, while Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Karor (in Layyah), and Mandi Bahauddin saw temperatures rise to 48degC. These conditions pose a serious health risk, especially to vulnerable populations.

Authorities have responded by providing cold drinking water at public places and bus stations. Emergency counters for...