Heatwave in India and Pakistan (April-May 2026)

Source:Mongabay

02 — Who / Subject

World Weather Attribution scientists

03 — Where / Locus

India and Pakistan

04 — When / Temporality

May 21, 2026

Verified: May 21, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"A severe heatwave in India and Pakistan caused temperatures to exceed 46°C. At least 10 deaths in Karachi and 6 in India reported as of April 27. Climate change has made such events three times more likely."

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The report highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in South Asia due to human-induced climate change.

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