MULTAN, April 28: The heatwave further intensified in Multan, as the temperature shot up to 44.2 degree Celsius on Friday. A day earlier, the mercury was recorded at 44 degree Celsius.

The meteorological office has forecast hot and dry weather with chances of dusty winds during the next 24 hours in the city and its suburbs. The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 44.2 and 26.4 degrees Celsius, respectively, with 26 per cent humidity in the morning and 14 per cent in the evening.—APP