A heat wave continued across Pakistan on Friday, with southern and southwestern parts of the country recording some of the highest temperatures, according to the Meteorological Department.

The city of Nokundi in Balochistan remained the hottest place in the country, where the temperature was recorded at 45 degrees Celsius, while Sukkur, Jacobabad and Dalbandin recorded maximum temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius.

Karachi recorded a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius, while Lahore and Quetta recorded maximum temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius. Islamabad recorded a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius, and Peshawar recorded 37 degrees Celsius.

According to the Meteorological Department, the current heat wave may continue for a few more days.

The department said weather conditions were likely to remain hot and dry in most parts of the country on Saturday, while intense heat was expected in South Punjab, Upper Sindh, and eastern and southern parts of Balochistan.