Dadu: A severe heatwave has pushed temperatures to extreme levels in Sindh, with Dadu recording a new maximum temperature of 51.5°C, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Thursday. According to Beyond Time News, the reading marks one of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the region as scorching conditions continue across the country.
Dadu Tops National Heat List
The PMD data showed that Dadu experienced extreme heat well above normal seasonal levels, with temperatures rising 4.5°C above average.
Nearby cities also faced intense heat, as Larkana and Jacobabad recorded highs of 50.5°C, placing them among the hottest locations in the country.
Meteorologists say the ongoing heatwave is part of a broader pattern of unusually high temperatures affecting large parts of Pakistan.
Widespread Hot and Dry Conditions Across Pakistan
The PMD has warned that most regions of the country will continue to experience hot and dry weather, with temperatures expected to remain 4°C to 6°C above normal in several areas.
Districts including Sukkur, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana, Mohenjo Daro, Dadu, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and others are likely to face extreme heat conditions in the coming days.
According to Beyond Time News, the prolonged heatwave is raising concerns about health risks, water shortages, and daily life disruptions in affected areas.
Weather Outlook for Coming Days
The PMD forecast indicates that while most parts of Pakistan will remain hot and dry, isolated regions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and northeastern Punjab may experience rain, windstorms, or thunderstorms.
For Friday, similar conditions are expected nationwide, with very hot weather continuing in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and southern and central Balochistan.
Global Temperature Concerns
The United Nations has also warned that global temperatures are expected to remain near record levels in the coming years. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) stated there is a high probability that the 2026–2030 average temperature could exceed the critical 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels.
According to climate experts, this trend reflects the growing impact of global warming on weather extremes worldwide.
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Climate Patterns and Monsoon Outlook
The PMD has also indicated the possible development of El Niño conditions during the 2026 monsoon season in South Asia. This climate pattern typically leads to reduced rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures in the region.
El Niño is a natural phenomenon that affects ocean temperatures and disrupts normal weather systems, often resulting in heatwaves and rainfall irregularities.
The PMD has warned that below-normal rainfall is likely across most parts of South Asia during the 2026 monsoon season, particularly in central regions, though some northern and southern areas may still receive normal or above-normal rainfall.
Conclusion
The record-breaking temperature of 51.5°C in Dadu highlights the severity of the ongoing heatwave in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh. With hot and dry conditions expected to persist, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
According to Beyond Time News, the combination of extreme heat and changing global climate patterns underscores the urgent need for preparedness and climate resilience measures.
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