WEBDESK: Pakistan faces an imminent threat of surpassing all historical highest temperature records as experts predict temperatures exceeding 50°C (122°F) during this week. Continued forecasting predicts that the existing extreme heat wave will drive temperatures across southern and central Pakistan toward 47.7°C (118°F) levels.
Nawabshah in Sindh province reached 50°C (122°F) in April 2018 to become the highest temperature recorded in Asia during that month.
Experts predict the record will potentially get broken because the heat wave continues to gain strength from the wide-reaching high-pressure system across the Middle East and South Asia. Pakistan Meteorological Department warns that heat wave conditions will exist from April 26 to 30 thus prompting the public to protect themselves from these conditions.
National weather predictions indicate that temperatures in Pakistan could exceed 50°C on Wednesday and Thursday, particularly in central regions. Weather models suggest that some areas may reach 120°F (48.9°C). If temperatures hit 50°C, it would set both a national and global record for the month of April.
This heatwave is part of a larger pattern of rising global temperatures. Experts link the intense heat to ongoing global climate warming trends, noting that 2025 has already seen record-breaking warmth in various parts of the world, including Iraq, UAE, and Iran. The shift towards more frequent and extreme heatwaves is expected to continue unless global emissions are reduced.
With temperatures in Pakistan already more than 4°C above average this month, this week’s heat is expected to further intensify, making this a critical moment in the fight against climate change.
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