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Heat warning in Pakistan: over 50 degrees measured

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27.05.2024 14:21

An enormous heatwave is currently sweeping Pakistan: due to extremely high temperatures of around 50 degrees Celsius, the authorities issued a heat warning on Monday.

This applies above all to pregnant women and the elderly, who are particularly at risk, said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change on Monday.

Heat to last until the end of the month
"The intensity, frequency and duration of heatwaves are increasing compared to previous years." On Sunday, 53 degrees Celsius were measured in the ancient city of Mohenjo Daro on the Indus River, according to the weather service. The heatwave is expected to last until at least the end of the month.

Everyone is looking forward to a little refreshment. (Bild: AP/K.M. Chaudary)
Everyone is looking forward to a little refreshment.

Last week, the authorities in the South Asian country had already ordered schools to close for several days due to the extreme temperatures. The heatwave follows unusually heavy rainfall last month.

Extreme weather becoming more frequent in Pakistan
Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts are on the rise in Pakistan. Experts blame this on climate change. In the summer of 2022, the country experienced a severe flood disaster that temporarily flooded a third of Pakistan and claimed the lives of 1,700 people.

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