KARACHI, 3 May (Alliance News): April 2025 has been recorded as the second hottest and seventh driest April in Pakistan over the past 65 years, highlighting the deepening impact of climate change, according to data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
The national average temperature last month stood at 27.91°C — 3.37°C above the long-term average of 24.54°C. Daytime temperatures were especially alarming, with the average maximum reaching 36.40°C, which is 4.66°C higher than the historical April average of 31.74°C, making it the second hottest daytime temperature recorded for April in over six decades.
Night-time temperatures were also significantly above normal, averaging 19.36°C — a 2.57°C increase over the usual 16.80°C.
Rainfall in April was 59% below average, placing it among the driest Aprils since 1960. The lack of precipitation has raised concerns about potential drought conditions, particularly as the country braces for an intense summer.
Experts warn that these abnormal weather patterns are directly tied to climate change and could have severe consequences for agriculture, water security, and public health. Hospitals have already reported a rise in gastrointestinal illnesses, a trend that coincided with the early onset of extreme heat.
