Dadu, Pakistan Records Record-Breaking Temperature of 51.5°C
Dadu sets new maximum temperature record as mercury climbs to 51.5C

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Dadu, located in Sindh, Pakistan, has set a new maximum temperature record of 51.5°C according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). This temperature is 4.5°C above the normal level, with surrounding areas like Larkana and Jacobabad also experiencing extreme heat. The PMD forecasts continued hot weather across the region.
- 01The previous record in Dadu was surpassed by 4.5°C.
- 02Larkana and Jacobabad recorded temperatures of 50.5°C.
- 03The PMD predicts temperatures will remain 4-6°C above normal in several districts.
- 04Rain and thunderstorms are expected in isolated areas of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and northeast Punjab.
- 05The UN warns of continued global temperature increases, with a 75% chance that the 2026-2030 average will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported a record temperature of 51.5°C in Dadu, Sindh, marking a significant increase of 4.5°C above normal levels. This extreme heat is part of a broader trend, with Larkana and Jacobabad also hitting 50.5°C. The PMD forecasts that temperatures may remain 4-6°C above normal across various districts, including Sukkur and Shikarpur. While the majority of the country is expected to experience hot and dry weather, isolated areas in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and northeast Punjab could see rain and thunderstorms. The UN has raised concerns about the likelihood of record global temperatures continuing through the next few years, with a 75% chance that the average for 2026-2030 will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial averages. The PMD also indicated that El Niño conditions may develop during the 2026 monsoon season, potentially impacting rainfall patterns across South Asia.
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The extreme heat may affect local agriculture, health, and water supply in Dadu and surrounding areas.
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