Dadu in Pakistan Sets New Heat Record of 51.5 Degrees Celsius

Dadu, a city in Pakistan's Sindh province, has set a new temperature record of 51.5 degrees Celsius amid an ongoing heatwave. Meteorologists warn that the hot and dry conditions will continue, particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Previously, Mohenjodaro recorded the highest regional temperature at 53 degrees Celsius in 2024.

Dadu, Pakistan experienced an extreme temperature peak of 51.5 degrees Celsius, breaking its previous 2016 record. The Sindh province, including other areas like Jacobabad and Mohenjodaro, also faced severe heat, recording temperatures over 50 degrees Celsius.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts continuing heat, urging residents to protect themselves, especially children and the elderly. Pakistan's vulnerability to climate change exacerbates these conditions, with recent extremes also seen in Karachi, where temperatures soared to 44 degrees Celsius earlier this month.