Sindh Postpones HSC Exams Amid Heatwave Concerns

Amid soaring temperatures across Sindh, the provincial government has decided to postpone intermediate exams by five days. This decision follows a proposal by Muhammad Ali Malkani, Minister for Universities and Boards, which was approved by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The students can check the fresh updates of Sindh Postpones HSC Exams Amid Heatwave Concerns.
New Exam Schedule:
Originally set to begin on May 22, the intermediate exams will now commence on May 27. This adjustment was made in response to directives from CM Shah, with the Universities and Boards Department swiftly rescheduling the exam dates.
Heatwave Impact in Sindh:
Cities like Karachi have been grappling with intense heat for several weeks, prompting concerns over the health and well-being of students and residents alike. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned of worsening heatwave conditions across the region in the coming days.
Weather Forecast and Advisory:
A recent advisory highlighted the imminent heatwave conditions expected to affect Punjab and Sindh starting from May 21. Elevated atmospheric pressure is predicted to raise daytime temperatures significantly, with forecasts indicating temperatures 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal from May 21 to 23, and potentially 6 to 8 degrees Celsius higher from May 23 to 27.
National Temperature Trends:
In other regions such as Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan, similar above-average daytime temperatures are anticipated throughout the period from May 21 to 27, further underscoring the widespread impact of the current weather patterns.