From mid April and advancing into May, India and Pakistan experienced extremely high temperatures, including daily maximum temperatures above 46°C in many cities in India (Times of India, 2026).
This ongoing period of extreme heat brought severe human and economic impacts across India and Pakistan (Al Jazeera, 2026), two of the most densely populated regions in the world, exposing hundreds of millions of people to dangerous conditions. At least 37 heat-related deaths were reported in India (The Wire, 2026), while ten deaths were recorded in Karachi, Pakistan (Tribune, 2026)…
Source: World Weather Attribution
World Weather Attribution
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