Heatwave across Pakistan

[ghazi52]

Heatwave conditions to subside as rain expected in parts of country​

PMD says heatwave-like conditions to persist in central and southern parts of Pakistan

APP
May 27, 2024

Motorists drive slowly on a wet road on a rainy morning in Islamabad. PHOTO: ONLINE/FILE

ISLAMABAD: A weather system bringing duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain is expected to provide relief from severe heatwave conditions in the upper parts of the country from May 28 to June 1, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Starting from the evening of May 28 and continuing through June 1, a shallow westerly wave will influence the upper regions of the country, ushering in duststorms, thunderstorms, and isolated rain.

 

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[ghazi52]

Severe heatwave forces Sindh residents indoors​

Mohenjo Daro scorches at near-record 52.2 degrees Celsius

Reuters
May 28, 2024

MOHENJO DARO: Temperatures rose above 52 degrees Celsius in Sindh, the highest reading of the summer and close to Pakistan’s record high amid an ongoing heatwave, the Met office said on Monday.

Extreme temperatures throughout Asia over the past month were made worse most likely as a result of human-driven climate change, a team of international scientists have said.

In Mohenjo Daro, a town in Sindh known for archaeological sites that date back to the Indus Valley Civilization built in 2500 BC, temperatures rose as high as 52.2 C over the last 24 hours, a senior official of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Shahid Abbas told Reuters.

The reading is the highest of the summer so far, and approached the town's and country's record highs of 53.5 C and 54 C respectively.

Mohenjo Daro is a small town that experiences extremely hot summers and mild winters, and low rainfall, but its limited markets, including bakeries, tea shops, mechanics, electronic repair shops, and fruit and vegetable sellers, are usually bustling with customers. But with the current heatwave, shops are seeing almost no footfall.

 

[ghazi52]

PMD issues heatwave warning for Karachi​

Says mercury likely to shoot past 42 degrees Celsius from Wednesday to Friday

Correspondent
May 28, 2024

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted a three-day heatwave in the city from May 29 to May 31, during which temperatures may exceed 42 degrees Celsius.

A heatwave alert has been issued for Karachi, with the intense heat expected to last for three days. During this period, sea breezes will remain inactive, humidity levels will hover around 55%, and temperatures will remain high.

According to PMD, from Wednesday to Friday (May 29-31), maximum temperatures are expected to range between 40 and 42 degrees Celsius. Due to increased humidity, the heat may feel even more intense. On Monday, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 55%.

For today (Tuesday), the weather is expected to be hot and humid, with the possibility of strong winds. In various districts of rural Sindh, the heatwave continues, with temperatures recorded at 51.5 degrees Celsius in Mohenjo-Daro and 51 degrees Celsius in Larkana and Rohri.

 

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[hussain0216]

Pity the poor who can't stop working, air conditioning or to take days off

I've noted the summer months are becoming unbearable but their seems to be more rain in Pakistan often heavy

 

[FuturePAF]

Just like with the floods we know will come, if not this year, then once every 10 years in a catastrophic amount, where is the initiative to do something about these heatwaves. Urban design or government issued advise for people to build their homes to mitigate the heat or for schools and public shelters to be build to survive this heat that comes every year.

 

[ghazi52]

Upcountry areas to get rain as heatwave sweeps southern parts​

Met Office says temperatures to remain three to four degrees above normal.

 

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Sea breeze brings respite to sweltering Karachi​

Sea breeze recorded at 39.6 kilometers per hour, possibility of increasing to 48.6 kilometers per hour

CorrespondentMay 28, 2024

KARACHI: After an intense heatwave, a strong sea breeze swept through Karachi on Tuesday and is expected to continue through tomorrow.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the sea breeze in Karachi was recorded at 39.6 kilometers per hour (22 nautical miles) today, with a possibility of increasing to 48.6 kilometers per hour (27 nautical miles).

A day earlier, the PMD forecast a three-day heatwave in the city from May 29 to May 31 (Wednesday to Friday), during which temperatures may exceed 42 degrees Celsius. Due to increased humidity, the heat may feel even more intense.

During this period, sea breezes will remain inactive, humidity levels will hover around 55%, and temperatures will remain high.

On Monday, the maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 55%.

 

[ghazi52]

New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3 Celsius​

Indian weather bureau says temperatures were 12 degrees higher than expected.

 

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Heatwave revives sales of ACs and freezers​

In run-up to Eidul Azha, sales of deep freezers and refrigerators increase despite 30-40pc rise in prices and unbearable power tariff.

 

[Guru Dutt]

New Delhi records highest-ever temperature of 52.3 Celsius​

Indian weather bureau says temperatures were 12 degrees higher than expected.

bhai the heat in dehli is terrible this year ... in morning car AC is almost worthless when commuting to work during office hours around 10 and by noon its like a oven if you venture out

 

[ghazi52]

26 extra days of extreme heat in a year due to climate change: report​

AFP
May 29, 2024

PARIS: The world experienced an average of 26 more days of extreme heat over the last 12 months that would probably not have occurred without climate change, a report said on Tuesday.

Heat is the leading cause of climate-related death and the report further points to the role of global warming in increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather around the world.

For this study, scientists used the years 1991 to 2020 to determine what temperatures counted as within the top 10 per cent for each country over that period.

Next, they looked at the 12 months to May 15, 2024, to establish how many days over that period experienced temperatures within — or beyond — the previous range.
Then, using peer-reviewed methods, they examined the influence of climate change on each of these excessively hot days.

They concluded that “human-caused climate change added — on average, across all places in the world — 26 more days of extreme heat than there would have been without it”.

The report was published by the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, the World Weather Attribution scientific network and the nonprofit research organisation Climate Central.

2023 was the hottest year on record, according to the EU’s climate monitor, Copernicus. The report said that in the last 12 months some 6.3 billion people — roughly 80 per cent of the global population — experienced at least 31 days of what is classed as extreme heat.

In total, 76 extreme heatwaves were registered in 90 different countries on every continent except Antarctica. Five of the most affected nations were in Latin America.

Published in Dawn, May 29th, 2024

 

[maverick]

What Happened to Imran Khan Billion Tree Tsunami. My understanding was that he did reach that target, the best option should have been to plan the trees on the border of Thar as the hot wind blows from from Indian into Pakistan in direction of North West and it heats up over Thar dessert, the color of black line which should be a thick belt of 30kms can cool that wind down before reaching the mainland where the temperate is soaring to 49C

 

[ghazi52]

Karachi records hottest day of the year, mercury to rise further on Thursday​

PMD says port city's temperature could remain between 41°C and 43°C tomorrow

Correspondent
May 29, 2024

Civility: Volunteers distribute sherbet at a stall on Karachi’s Shahrae Faisal. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS

KARACHI: Karachi experienced its hottest day of the year on Wednesday, with temperatures expected to rise further to 43°C on Thursday, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The city is feeling the effects of a heatwave, as predicted by the PMD. The minimum temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 30°C, with humidity levels reaching 75%. The suspension of the usual southwesterly sea breeze contributed to the hot and humid conditions.

During the afternoon, the port city was hit by scorching winds. High humidity levels made the heat feel even more intense. The maximum temperature recorded in the city was 41.5°C, while daytime humidity was noted at 54%.

The heatwave is also expected to affect rural areas of Sindh, including Thatta, Badin, and Sujawal, from Thursday. Karachi's temperature could range between 41°C and 43°C, while these rural districts may see temperatures between 43°C and 45°C.