KARACHI: With temperatures that can rise as high as 52 degrees Celsius during May and June, large parts of Pakistan face the risk of severe and dangerous heat, especially in southern regions. These two months are already the hottest time of the year, and extreme heatwave conditions can make daily life very hard, particularly for children, elderly people, and those who work outdoors.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday, global climate conditions known as ENSO and IOD are currently neutral. However, weather experts say there is a 61 percent chance that El Nino conditions may develop between May and July, which could push temperatures even higher.
May and June usually bring the strongest heat across the country, areas such as southern Punjab, upper Sindh, and southern and eastern Balochistan are especially vulnerable. While normal temperatures in these regions stay between 43 and 45 Celsius, heatwave conditions can cause temperatures to rise sharply, sometimes reaching 52 Celsius.
Weather observations show that temperatures in these heat-prone areas are already 2 to 4 degrees above normal. Because of this, heat conditions are expected to intensify in southern parts of the country from April 29 to May 3.
Meanwhile, cooler westerly winds are likely to affect the upper parts of Pakistan from the night of April 27 to April 29, and again from May 3 to May 5. These winds may bring some relief, as temperatures in those regions could fall by 2 to 4 degrees during these periods.
The Meteorological Department says it is closely monitoring the situation. If stronger or prolonged heatwave conditions develop, new warnings will be shared with the public. People are advised to stay alert, drink plenty of water, avoid going outside during the hottest hours.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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