Pakistan is currently facing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring far above normal levels in several regions. Sindh has been among the worst-affected provinces, where extreme weather conditions continue to disrupt daily life.
On Thursday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced that Dadu, Sindh, recorded a new maximum temperature of 51.5°C, setting a fresh heat record in the province. Nearby cities, including Larkana and Jacobabad, also experienced extreme temperatures of 50.5°C.
The PMD had earlier warned that temperatures during Eidul Adha would remain 5°C to 7°C above average across the country. Several districts in Sindh and Balochistan, including Sukkur, Shikarpur, Dadu, Hyderabad, Turbat, and Panjgur, are expected to witness temperatures between 47°C and 50°C in the coming days.
While most regions are likely to remain hot and dry, isolated rain, windstorms, and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, northeast Punjab, and the Potohar region.
Globally, the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have warned that rising temperatures and possible El Niño conditions could intensify heatwaves and reduce monsoon rainfall across South Asia in 2026.
