Lahore recorded one of its highest temperatures in nearly 18 years on the third day of Eid-ul-Adha 2025, as the mercury soared to a blistering 46 degrees Celsius.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), this is the most extreme heat Lahore has experienced since 2007, when mercury levels hit a staggering 48°C at the airport.
This summer’s heatwave in Pakistan has brought several areas to the edge, with Lahore weather conditions especially critical. Specialists predict the suffocating heat is expected to persist over the initial half of June, providing limited quick relief.
The extreme heat isn’t just affecting Lahore. Cities across Pakistan are enduring dangerously high temperatures. Forecasts reveal that Islamabad and Peshawar are bracing for highs of 44°C, Quetta reached 36°C, while Karachi weather held slightly lower at 34°C.
On Monday, the hottest urban centres in Pakistan were Dera Ghazi Khan and Jacobabad, both reaching a sizzling 49°C. Following closely behind were Sargodha and Sibi at 48°C, and Gujranwala, Jhelum, Kasur, and Mandi Bahauddin at 47°C—highlighting the countrywide intensity of this summer’s heatwave.
As heatwave warnings in Pakistan remain active, authorities are urging citizens to drink ample water, stay indoors during the hottest part of the day, and closely monitor weather updates.
Earlier, authorities in Punjab have issued an urgent alert as a relentless heatwave continues to scorch the region, with no relief expected before mid-June.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has confirmed that several areas are experiencing temperatures significantly higher than usual, putting residents at risk.
Extreme heat is gripping major urban centers like Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Rawalpindi, and will impose even harsher conditions on southern districts, including Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
