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Climate experts have raised serious concerns about Karachi’s future temperature due to the impact of global climate change.
According to the details, Karachi’s temperature is rising rapidly, and the effects of climate change are becoming more dangerous every passing year.
Since 2015, the city has broken several records, showing a worrying pattern of higher and more frequent heatwaves across Karachi.
Experts have revealed that the city’s temperature has increased ten times more than the global average over the past ten years.
In 2015, Karachi faced one of the worst heatwaves ever, with the temperature hitting 44.8°C and the heat index reaching 66°C.
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A similar extreme heat condition returned in 2024, showing that the city is now regularly affected by intense and dangerous heat spells.
Since 1960, the overall temperature in Karachi has increased by 2.25°C, with an average rise of 0.38°C every decade.
This rate is far higher than global temperature increases, making Karachi one of the most vulnerable cities in South Asia.
During a recent study, the experts confirmed that the night temperatures have gone up by 2.4°C while daytime temperatures have risen by 1.6°C, warning that if current trends continue, the city will face even more intense heatwaves in the coming years.
The rising population, growing use of concrete, and lack of trees are making Karachi hotter and less livable, while the urban expansion without green spaces has worsened the heat island effect, trapping more heat and reducing natural cooling.
Experts say urgent action is needed, including planting more trees and designing cooler, greener city plans to protect public health; however, they warned that If these steps are not taken, Karachi’s future could include longer summers, dangerous heat, and rising health risks for millions.
