Heatwave hits Bahawalpur region

BAHAWALPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Jun, 2026) Heatwave has hit Bahawalpur region which has been significantly more intense and prolonged than in previous years.

Prevailing month of June 2026 has seen persistently higher temperatures in Bahawalpur region as many days, the mercury has reached 45°C to 47°C, while the "feels like" temperature due to humidity and atmospheric conditions has exceeded 48°C on some occasions.

According to the Local Met Office, the Primary reasons behind this trend are global climate change and the hot, dry conditions caused by below-average rainfall in the region.

The official sources in the local Met Office recalled that in June 2025, average temperatures generally remained between 43°C and 44°C. Although the weather was very hot, there were occasional breaks in the heatwave conditions.

Overall, 2026 has been noticeably hotter than 2025 in Bahawalpur. Heatwaves during May and June have been longer-lasting and more severe, highlighting the growing impact of climate change and changing weather patterns in the region.