Pakistan's Heat Plans Are Falling Behind Rising Temperatures

Pakistan's safety plans for extreme heat were built on 2015 data. Now the picture has shifted. Last year saw temperatures 0.71°C above normal; in early 2025, some regions hit 5–7°C hotter than expected. The old safety limits no longer reflect reality. Hospitals, farms, and power systems designed for yesterday's climate now face dangers they weren't built to handle.