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.