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NDMA Issues Countrywide Alert for Heavy Rains, Landslides, and GLOF Risks Until June 20
The NDMA has issued a nationwide flood and weather alert from June 16 to 20, warning of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and landslides driven by a westerly system. The advisory cautions that rising temperatures paired with heavy rain could trigger dangerous Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) in Gilgit-Baltistan and K-P, prompting authorities to place emergency departments on high alert and advise tourists against traveling north.
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Extreme Weather Index Drains Karachi; Citizens Demand Emergency Water and Medical Camps
Karachi is facing a severe heat crisis as a combination of intense June heat and high humidity has pushed the "feels-like" temperature past 45°C. The conditions have hit daily wage earners and outdoor workers hardest, while persistent power outages, reduced market footfall, and vehicle breakdowns have disrupted both the domestic and commercial life of the city.
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Karachi Suffocates Under Massive 54°C 'Feels-Like' Temperature as Extreme Humidity Triggers Health Emergency
Karachi’s real-feel temperature skyrocketed to a blistering 54°C on Wednesday afternoon due to stifling humidity levels reaching 79%, despite a recorded ambient temperature of 37.4°C. With interior districts like Jacobabad hitting a raw 49.5°C, medical experts from AKUH are warning that electric fans alone are insufficient to combat the heat dome, urging citizens to stay hydrated and perform welfare checks on the elderly until relief arrives after Friday.
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Sindh Heatwave Warning: Mercury Forecast to Hit Blistering 51°C in Upper Districts Until June 12
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a severe heatwave alert for Sindh until June 12, warning that interior districts like Jacobabad and Sukkur could see temperatures hit a grueling 51°C. Karachi is also bracing for a sharp spike, with temperatures forecast to climb steadily to 42°C by Thursday amid oppressive humidity.
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PMD Predicts Thunderstorms and Windstorms for Multiple Sindh Districts Starting Tuesday Night
The PMD has forecast dust storms and light-to-moderate rain for central Sindh districts, including Khairpur and Nawabshah, on June 2. While Karachi remains hot and humid, high-velocity winds are expected to lash the M-9 Motorway belt Tuesday night, offering some respite from the intense summer heat.
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PMD Forecasts Rain and Dust Storms for Upper Sindh After Record-Breaking 51.5°C Heatwave
The PMD has predicted isolated rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms for parts of upper Sindh on June 1, offering slight relief after Dadu broke a decade-old record by hitting 51.5°C on Thursday. Meanwhile, Karachi is forecast to remain hot and humid over the next three days, with humidity scaling up to 80 percent despite active coastal sea breezes.
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CM Maryam Orders High Alert as Torrential Rains Inundate Low-Lying Pockets Across Lahore
A heavy downpour lashed parts of Lahore on Saturday, breaking a prolonged heatwave and bringing relief to citizens, with Nishtar Town recording a peak 48.5mm of rain. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has placed WASA and district administrations on high alert to accelerate water drainage and handle infrastructure risks.
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Extreme Heatwaves Force Outdoor Labor Bans in Italy as European May Temperatures Explode Past 34°C
An extraordinary African "heat dome" has shattered all-time May temperature records across Western Europe, pushing the UK to a historic high of 34.8°C at Kew Gardens and triggering a national record in France. The extreme weather has prompted emergency outdoor work bans in Italy to protect laborers, caused a running casualty in Paris, and drawn warnings from scientists that European infrastructure is unprepared for accelerated climate change.
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