WEBDESK: The Motorway Police Central Region has released an important travel advisory for citizens due to the ongoing severe heat wave across the country. The advisory aims to protect travelers and ensure road safety during extremely high temperatures.
The spokesperson of Motorway Police, Syed Imran Ahmed has urged all motorists to ensure that the water and coolant levels of their car are good before they start any trip. During this heat wave, you should also watch the engine temperature of your car, including the air pressure of the tires, to ensure that you do not suffer any sudden breakdown.
Citizens are strongly advised not to leave lighters, mobile phones, or perfumes inside parked cars, as these items can be dangerous in hot conditions. The travel advisory also urges people to avoid unnecessary travel between 11 am and 4 pm, the hottest part of the day, especially with children and elderly passengers.
Also, the Motorway Police suggests having an additional drinking water in the car, as well as a first aid kit, during this heat wave. It is more advisable when parking to leave your car in a shaded place and leave the windows slightly open to allow the heat out.
The travel advisory also reminds motorists to wear seat belts at all times, observe speed limits, and keep a safe distance between their vehicles and others on the road. By taking these measures the risks of accidents and health complications due to the excessive heat may be minimized.
The Motorway Police Central Region is actively working to ensure public safety during this dangerous heat wave and encourages everyone to follow the travel advisory guidelines carefully.
Good News: Heatwave Across Pakistan to End Tomorrow
The intense heatwave affecting most parts of Pakistan is expected to ease from tomorrow, according to the weather department. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that the extreme weather is likely to continue until Thursday, June 13.
According to the PMD, temperatures in several areas, including Upper and Central Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh, Balochistan, and Southern Punjab, are currently 4 to 7°C above normal.
The situation is most alarming in the plains, where temperatures remain dangerously high. In Bhakkar, the highest temperature in the country was recorded at a scorching 50°C, according to the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
It is highly recommended that people should not go out between 11.00 am and 4.00 pm, when the weather is hottest, to prevent heatstroke. Individuals are also encouraged to drink a lot of water, dress lightly and avoid unnecessary movements.
