Pakistan is enduring an extreme heatwave, with temperatures in southern and central regions reaching 118°F (47.7°C) over the April 26–27, 2025 weekend, potentially approaching the global April record of 122°F (50°C) set in Nawabshah, Sindh, in 2018.
According to The Washington Post. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued warnings for April 26–30, urging residents to avoid direct sunlight, stay hydrated, and take precautions to prevent heatstroke as forecasts predict highs near 120°F by Wednesday.
The heatwave, driven by a high-pressure dome stretching from the Middle East to South Asia, affects over 20 countries, including Iran, India, and Saudi Arabia, with temperatures exceeding 110°F. Weather historian Maximiliano Herrera notes Nawabshah’s 2018 mark as Asia’s highest April temperature, while European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) models suggest Pakistan could challenge this record. The heat is expected to shift eastward, impacting Central Asia by week’s end.
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Climate experts link the heatwave to global warming, with April 2025 already among the hottest globally, following a record-breaking 2024. Pakistan’s temperatures this month are 4°F above average, and scientists warn that intensifying heatwaves, even amid a La Niña pattern, signal a need for urgent emissions reductions to curb future extremes.
