The Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Rehabilitation Department, Government of Sindh has announced that Pakistan Meteorological Department has informed that a high pressure is likely to develop in upper atmosphere and likely to strengthen on 26th May. Under the influence of this system moderate to severe heatwave conditions are likely to develop over the country till […]
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Severe heatwave likely across country, including Karachi, during Eid
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday warned that moderate to severe heatwave conditions are likely to grip most parts of the country during the Eid holidays from May 25 to May 31 due to the development of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere. According to the Met Office, the high pressure is expected […]
Karachi braces for heatwave as temperature may hit 42°C
Karachi is experiencing a severe heatwave as the city faces hot and dry weather conditions, with the temperature expected to rise as high as 42 degrees Celsius today, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Read More: Karachi heatwave intensifies as temperature rises sharply to 38.5°C Officials said the weather remains harsh across the metropolis, with minimal […]
Hot weather likely across most parts of country
Hot and dry weather is expected to persist across most parts of the country today, with southern regions likely to experience severe heat conditions, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. Read More: Pakistan Issues Heatwave Alert as Temperatures Set to Rise The weather department said temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal averages in several […]
Experts call for adopting strategies to minimise heatwave, drought risks
Highlighting climate extreme events as most serious challenges in the way of macroeconomic developments, experts at a consultation stressed the need for urgent, coordinated, and locally-driven strategies to minimize intensifying heatwaves and drought risks in Pakistan. The consultation, titled: Heat and Drought Adaptation Strategies in Pakistan, was organized by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) here […]
Super El Niño may weaken monsoon across subcontinent
A potential “super El Niño” later this year could lead to a weaker-than-usual monsoon across the subcontinent, raising concerns about heatwaves, water shortages and agricultural output, a weather expert has warned. Read More: Angry residents begin clean up in Karachi as rains lash South Asia According to Pakistan Meteorological Department spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, El […]
Deadly heatwave in Spain claims over 1,100 lives in just two months
Spain has experienced a deadly heatwave in recent months. The Environment Ministry reported that 1,180 people died between May 16 and July 13, 2025 due to extreme heat. This is a big jump from 114 deaths during the same period last year. Most of the victims were women over the age of 65, highlighting how […]
Heatwave crisis: 935 affected in KP as temperatures soar
As temperatures continue to soar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the ongoing heatwave has taken a serious toll on public health and the environment. According to Rescue 1122 officials, at least 935 people have been affected by the extreme heat this June alone. Out of these, 48 individuals were in critical condition and had to be shifted […]
Pakistan boils under extreme heat as ‘feels like’ temperatures cross 55°C
Pakistan is facing an intense wave of extreme heat, with several cities recording dangerously high “feels like” temperatures. On Friday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that four cities felt hotter than 50°C. This extreme weather has continued without a break for over a week, affecting both urban and rural areas. The highest actual temperature […]
Scorching heatwave grips Punjab until june 12, authorities warn of severe health risks
Punjab is currently facing a severe heatwave, which is expected to last until at least June 12, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). Temperatures in many cities are 4 to 7°C above normal, creating dangerous conditions for residents. The city of Sargodha recorded the highest temperature on Monday, hitting a scorching 47°C. Major […]