Chilas, Bunji Set New Heat Records

Chilas, Bunji set new heat records

New extreme maximum temperature records have been set in Gilgit-Baltistan's Chilas and Bunji areas, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said in a statement. The PMD recorded a maximum temperature of 48.5°C in Chilas on Saturday, breaking the previous historical extreme maximum record of 47.7°C on July 17, 1997. The temperature recorded in Bunji was 46.1°C. The previous historical extreme maximum record was 45.6°C on July 12, 1971. "Thes…

Chilas sizzles at 48.5°C as new heat record sparks climate alarm in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A new extreme temperature record was set in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan, on Saturday as the mercury soared to a scorching 48.5°C, surpassing the historical maximum of 47.7°C recorded...

Northern Pakistan sizzles with record temperatures in Gilgit-Baltistan

Chilas district of Gilgit-Baltistan experienced highest temperature ever recorded, surpassing previous record of 47.7°C set on July 17, 1997 - Anadolu Ajansı

Maximum temperature record shattered in GB’s Chilas and Bunji: PMD

Says 48.5°C recorded in Chilas and 46.1°C in Bunji, warns persistent high temparature could trigger Glofs and flash floods.

Pakistan is an Oven, and Rockfall is Making the Peaks More Dangerous » Explorersweb

Climbers on K2, Broad Peak, and Nanga Parbat agree the main danger this year is the lack of snow and the constant rockfall, caused by extremely dry and warm weather. Down in the valley, even mountain villages are approaching record temperatures of nearly 50º. Glacial lakes have formed in front of K2. Photo: Mountain Professionals Raining stones on K2 Serge Hardy of France reports that one of the many rocks falling on the route hit a Nepalese sta…

These two cities broke record for maximum temperature in Pakistan

Unprecedented heat has gripped parts of Gilgit-Baltistan, as the towns of Chilas and Bunji recorded their highest-ever temperatures, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed on Saturday. According to official data, Chilas reached a scorching 48.5°C, breaking its previous record of 47.7°C set on July 17, 1997. Bunji followed closely with 46.1°C, surpassing its earlier record of 45.6°C, which was last seen on July 12, 1971. The PMD h…