In pictures: Heatwave grips Pakistan as temperatures cross 40°C
Temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the country on Tuesday, amid a heatwave forecast to last till June 12 . On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded in Lahore was 43°C, while the mercury reached 41°C in Islamabad. The highest temperature recorded in Karachi was 36°C. Commuters rush to board an air-conditioned bus on a hot summer day in Rawalpindi on June 9, 2026. —AFP Commuters stand under a bus shelter as they wait to board an air-conditioned bus on a hot
Several regions in Pakistan are experiencing a significant heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius. Cities like Lahore recorded a high of 43°C, while Islamabad reached 41°C. Karachi saw slightly cooler temperatures at 36°C. This intense heat is expected to persist until June 12, impacting daily life and prompting measures to cope with the extreme weather.
The prolonged heatwave poses health risks and strains resources, highlighting the growing impact of extreme weather events.
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