Pakistan, June 14 -- The country experienced extremely hot and dry weather on Friday with the perceived or 'Feels Like' temperature crossing 50 degrees Celsius in four cities.

Cities in Punjab recorded reported high temperature exceeding 40degC amid no let-up in the extreme heatwave that has engulfed the country since last week. The heatwave could subside as the Met Office has forecast gusty winds and rain in the northern and central parts of the country from Friday (today) to Monday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the highest current temperature was recorded in Sibbi at 47degC with extremely hot and dry weather and humidity levels of seven per cent.

Karachi recorded a temperature of 39degC at 2pm with a humidity ...