A severe heatwave has taken hold of southern districts in Pakistan, with places like Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Larkana, and Dadu in Sindh experiencing a sharp rise in temperatures. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), this extreme weather is expected to affect most parts of the country starting Monday, with temperatures in Sindh forecasted to reach as high as 46 to 48 degrees Celsius.
The PMD explained that a high-pressure system is forming over the upper atmosphere, starting Sunday. This will lead to excessive heat across the southern regions of Pakistan — including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan — and will continue until April 18. In these areas, daytime temperatures will likely be 6 to 8 degrees Celsius higher than normal.
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Central and northern regions, such as Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, are also expected to experience elevated temperatures, ranging from 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above average. Additionally, nights will remain warmer than usual during this period.
The Met Office has warned that the extreme heat could also bring dust storms and windstorms. Authorities have advised people, especially children, women, and the elderly, to avoid going outdoors during peak sun hours, limit exposure to direct sunlight, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Scientists have linked this early and intense onset of summer in South Asia to climate change. They caution that more than a billion people in the region could be at risk of serious health issues and other heat-related impacts due to rising global temperatures.
This extreme weather pattern highlights the growing impact of climate change on daily life in Pakistan and surrounding countries, as heatwaves become more frequent and intense each year.
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