Pakistan experienced unprecedented heat in April 2025, with average nationwide temperatures soaring 3.37°C above the long-term norm, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Daytime temperatures were particularly extreme, with average highs reaching 4.66°C above typical levels. The hottest day of the month was recorded on April 17 in Shaheed Benazirabad (formerly Nawabshah), where temperatures surged to a scorching 49°C.
Night-time temperatures also rose significantly, averaging 2.57°C higher than the historical standard—an indication of broader, ongoing shifts in the region’s climate, the department noted.
Experts attribute the temperature spike to the accelerating effects of global warming and insufficient mitigation strategies. “This isn’t just heat, it’s a signal of a deepening climate crisis,” said one environmental scientist in Islamabad.
Adding to the crisis, April also witnessed a drastic 59% decrease in rainfall compared to the national average, worsening drought conditions in already water-stressed regions.
Meteorologists warn that the dangerous combination of extreme heat and prolonged dryness is increasing the risk of water shortages, agricultural losses, and public health emergencies. “If effective and immediate measures aren’t taken, the coming months could be even worse,” one official cautioned.
Environmental advocates are calling on the government to urgently implement climate adaptation strategies, strengthen water resource management, and promote greater public awareness around climate resilience.
Despite contributing less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, international studies consistently show.
Pakistan experienced unprecedented heat in April 2025, with average nationwide temperatures soaring 3.37°C above the long-term norm, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
Daytime temperatures were particularly extreme, with average highs reaching 4.66°C above typical levels. The hottest day of the month was recorded on April 17 in Shaheed Benazirabad (formerly Nawabshah), where temperatures surged to a scorching 49°C.
Night-time temperatures also rose significantly, averaging 2.57°C higher than the historical standard—an indication of broader, ongoing shifts in the region’s climate, the department noted.
Experts attribute the temperature spike to the accelerating effects of global warming and insufficient mitigation strategies. “This isn’t just heat, it’s a signal of a deepening climate crisis,” said one environmental scientist in Islamabad.
Adding to the crisis, April also witnessed a drastic 59% decrease in rainfall compared to the national average, worsening drought conditions in already water-stressed regions.
Meteorologists warn that the dangerous combination of extreme heat and prolonged dryness is increasing the risk of water shortages, agricultural losses, and public health emergencies. “If effective and immediate measures aren’t taken, the coming months could be even worse,” one official cautioned.
Environmental advocates are calling on the government to urgently implement climate adaptation strategies, strengthen water resource management, and promote greater public awareness around climate resilience.
Despite contributing less than 1% to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan remains among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, international studies consistently show.
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