The Meteorological Department has warned that a severe heatwave is likely to affect the country during the Eid al-Adha holidays, with temperatures expected to rise significantly from May 25.

According to the Met Office, the heatwave may intensify between May 26 and May 31, while temperatures during Eid holidays are likely to remain 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal.

In Sindh, temperatures are expected to range between 47°C and 50°C in various districts, while Karachi may record temperatures between 35°C and 38°C.

Some districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are likely to experience temperatures between 42°C and 45°C.

In Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, temperatures are expected to remain between 38°C and 40°C, according to the Meteorological Department.