Multan:
A severe heat wave seized the southern Punjab during the Eid holidays, forcing people to stay inside while temperatures rose up to 45 degrees Celsius in the region.
Public parks, leisure places and streets wore a deserted look during what is generally a festive holiday season.
The extreme heat has left a small place for traditional family outings or outdoor celebrations. “It’s too hot. We don’t even want to get out of the house,” said Salman Amjad, a local resident. “You feel drained when you open the door.”
According to the meteorological department, the heat wave should persist until June 12, without significant drop in temperature forecasts in the coming days.
Many residents, especially those who returned to their hometown for Eid, preferred to stay inside with their families. “We have chosen to stay inside. After eating meat, the heat feels even more unbearable,” said Asim, a Nawabpur resident.
A health expert, Dr. Waqas Arqam, warned that high temperatures, combined with heavy meat consumption on Eid, could cause dehydration and fatigue.
He advised citizens to drink a lot of water, to avoid sun exposure and to limit physical activity.
Local authorities have also reported a significant drop in the attendance of public places, with parks, playgrounds and largely empty tourist places on the three days of Eid.
