April 2025 heatwaves in India, Pakistan are four degrees Celsius warmer than past decades

April 2025 heatwaves in India, Pakistan are four degrees Celsius warmer than past decades

In mid-April, the heatwave pushed temperatures to dangerous levels, severely testing human endurance and disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities.

Met Office forecasts heatwave in Karachi till April 23

Says daytime temperature expected to soar to 41 degrees Celsius

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In April 2025, India and Pakistan faced unusually intense heatwaves, with temperatures soaring up to 4°C higher than those recorded in the latter half of the 20th century. A study by ClimaMeter, an international consortium backed by the European Union and CNRS France, revealed that human-induced climate change is the primary reason for the sharp rise in temperatures. By comparing current weather patterns (1987–2023) with those from earlier decad…