The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting that a “heat burst” could strike parts of Punjab and cause temperatures to rise by up to 20°C within minutes.
According to the Met Office, no such advisory or warning has been issued. It rejected the circulating reports that claimed southern Punjab could experience a sudden temperature spike within five to ten minutes.
The viral message had alleged that temperatures could jump from around 30°C to as high as 45°C or even 50°C at night, accompanied by zero humidity, breathing difficulties, and potential damage to crops. It also referenced phenomena like El Niño in an attempt to present the claim as scientifically supported.
However, the PMD clarified that all official forecasts, advisories, and alerts are based on verified meteorological data, and no statement has been released regarding any such extreme weather event.
The department cautioned that spreading unverified information can cause unnecessary panic, particularly during periods of already rising temperatures. It urged the public to rely only on official weather updates and avoid sharing unconfirmed claims circulating on social media.
