In Pakistan's most populous province, Punjab, all schools are being closed for a week due to extreme heat, affecting an estimated 18 million students. This is the latest climate disaster to hit the country in recent years. According to the National Meteorological Center, Pakistan recorded the heaviest rainfall since 1961 in the month of April. On a monthly basis, this was twice the normal rainfall. Due to last month's heavy rains, many people were killed while property and crops were also damaged.

How long will the current heat wave last?
Zaheer Ahmad Babar, a senior official of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, said, "The scorching heat will continue till the end of this month and the temperature will be six degrees above normal." He added that this week many parts of the country Temperatures will rise above 43 degrees Celsius in parts. Pakistan: Effects of extreme heat on pregnant women in rural areas Zaheer Ahmad Babar said that there will be a severe heat wave in June as well and the temperature is likely to rise above 45 degrees (113 Fahrenheit). He said that people should drink more water in such a situation and avoid unnecessary travel.
This time Pakistan is facing severe heat wave in May itself But many people, especially poor laborers and construction workers, say how can they stay indoors because if they don't work, who will provide food for their families? Ghulam Farid, owner of a small general store in Sheikhupura, Punjab province, said, "I am not feeling well because of the heat, but I have to do this work." India is also in the grip of extreme heat The Indian capital, Delhi, is also in the grip of extreme heat and schools were ordered to close early for summer vacation after temperatures reached 47.4 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) schools have been ordered to close early for summer vacation.
According to Indian Today, authorities in other states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan have also ordered closure of schools. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of the effects of heat on the health of children, the elderly and people suffering from chronic
diseases.
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