KARACHI: The last month has been marked by extreme weather, ranking as the seventh driest and the second hottest April in the country over the past 65 years, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) data revealed.
As per the Met Office, the average temperature across the country during April was 27.91 degrees Celsius, which is 3.37°C higher than the long-term average of 24.54°C.
Daytime temperatures were particularly alarming, with the average maximum temperature recorded at 36.40°C, surpassing the usual average of 31.74°C by 4.66°C. This made it the second-highest daytime temperature average for the month of April during the last 65 years.
Meanwhile, the night-time temperatures also saw a noticeable rise, averaging 19.36°C, which is 2.57°C above the normal average of 16.80°C.
