Extreme Heat: Pakistani City Hits 50.4°C After Midnight

Islamabad, 14 June 2025:  Extreme Heat has once again placed Jacobabad in global headlines, as the southern Pakistani city recorded a staggering 50.4°C and remarkably, this temperature was registered post-midnight, making it one of the highest nighttime temperatures ever documented worldwide.

The blistering reading, taken around 1 AM Pakistan Standard Time, highlights the severity of the ongoing heatwave stretching across South Asia and the Middle East.

The latest figures, compiled from international meteorological observations, show that five Pakistani cities featured among the top 15 hottest locations on the planet during this recording window.

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This prolonged phase of extreme heat has not only affected Jacobabad but has also scorched other areas such as Bahawalnagar, Sibi, Turbat, and Rohri, each surpassing 48°C, raising concerns over public health, agriculture, and infrastructure resilience.

Below is the full list of the 15 hottest places globally recorded at 20:00 UTC (1 AM PKT):

Meteorologists say that this extreme heat surge is consistent with global climate patterns increasingly influenced by greenhouse gas emissions and prolonged dry spells.

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Public health authorities in Pakistan are advising citizens to stay hydrated, avoid unnecessary exposure during peak hours, and keep vulnerable individuals particularly the elderly and children indoors.

As the summer intensifies, the return of extreme heat in regions like Jacobabad underscores the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure and early warning systems to protect communities across heat-prone zones.