Pakistan experienced its second-hottest April since 1960, with temperatures soaring to 49°C in parts of Sindh and rainfall plunging to 59% below normal levels, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s latest monthly climate summary.
The national average temperature for April was recorded at 27.91°C—3.37°C above the historical norm of 24.54°C.
Daytime temperatures were especially severe, with the average maximum reaching 36.40°C, exceeding the long-term average of 31.74°C by 4.66°C. This ranks as the second-highest average maximum temperature for April in the past 65 years.
Night-time temperatures also rose significantly, averaging 19.36°C—2.57°C higher than the typical 16.80°C.
Compounding the extreme heat, the country faced a major shortfall in precipitation, with April rainfall 59% below average. This places the month among the driest Aprils on record since 1960.
