Heatwave sizzles country, mercury soars to 46 Celsius in Dadu
- 20-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: A sizzling hot weather continuing in the country as temperatures have reached to above 40 Celsius in several districts as mercury soared to 46 Celsius in Dadu district of Sindh. Maximum temperature in Nawabshah reached to 45 Celsius, while 44 Celsius recorded in Sibi and Sukkur, 43 C in Bahawalpur and Multan, 42 Celsius […]
Heatwave temperatures could soar to 46 to 50 C in Sindh, Balochistan
- 07-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Met Office has forecast temperatures could soar to 46 Celsius to 50C in various districts of Sindh and Balochistan from Thursday (today) as a heatwave hit southern and central parts of the country. Pakistan Meteorological Department in an alert predicted that the intense heatwave could continue from May 07 to 11 in the […]
Karachi heatwave intensifies as ‘feels like’ temperature reaches 46°C
- 03-May-2026
Heatwave has intensified in Karachi, with temperatures reaching 40°C, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, and the feel-like temperature hitting 46°C. Officials said high humidity levels were making conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature, increasing discomfort for residents. The Met Office added that sea breezes were currently blowing at a slow pace, contributing […]
Tips for Beating the Heatwave in Karachi
- 01-May-2026
Karachi, the bustling metropolis of Pakistan, is known for sweltering summers, and heatwaves have become an unfortunate reality in recent years. As the mercury soars, it’s essential to take proactive measures to protect yourself and your loved ones from the unforgiving heat. Here are some vital tips to help you survive a heatwave in Karachi: […]
Iranians told to use less water as heatwave worsens shortages
- 20-Jul-2025
TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have urged residents to limit water consumption as the country grapples with severe shortages amid an ongoing heatwave, local media said Sunday. Water scarcity is a major issue in Iran, particularly in arid provinces in the country’s south, with shortages blamed on mismanagement and overexploitation of underground resources as well as the […]
France shuts schools, Italy limits work outdoors in ‘exceptional’ European heatwave
- 02-Jul-2025
Italy limited work outdoors, France shut schools and Turkey battled wildfires on Tuesday in a European heatwave that meteorologists said was “exceptional” for striking so early this year. Spain confirmed its hottest June on record, while temperatures passed 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in some of its cities on Tuesday. Likewise, heat scaled to reach 40 […]
Heat Without Mercy: Karachi Slum Dwellers Endure 2025’s Relentless Summer
- 30-Jun-2025
Salma, who goes by one name, is a Bengali-speaking widow and mother of nine. She carries bitter memories of the deadly 2015 Karachi heatwave that killed her two children, nine-year-old daughter Noor and 16-year-old son Rasheed. She works as a daily wage labourer at a crab factory in her neighbourhood. She now lives in a […]
Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
- 30-Jun-2025
ROME, Italy: A punishing heatwave gripped southern Europe on Monday, prompting authorities to issue health and wildfire warnings as temperatures are expected to soar again. France, Italy, Portugal and Spain have been sweltering for several days as the mercury climbed to 44 degrees Celsius (111 Fahrenheit) in some places. “This is unprecedented,” Agner Pannier-Runacher, France’s […]
Europe bakes in summer’s first heatwave as continent warms
- 28-Jun-2025
MARSEILLE, France: Southern Europeans braced Saturday for the first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world’s fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red. Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City’s many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike […]
Karachi’s ‘feels like’ temperature climbs to 46°C
- 17-Jun-2025
Karachi is experiencing severe heat, with the temperature soaring to 39°C and the “feels like” temperature reaching 46°C, ARY News reported on Tuesday quoting the met office. According to the Meteorological Department, the city’s humidity level is 41%, making the heat feel more intense. The winds are blowing from the west at a speed of 4 […]