Unprecedented. Relentless and Catastrophic climatic events have made Pakistan ground zero! And here we are again…just few months back we were blogging about the persistency & longevity of the heat wave. The month of March and April are the warmest since 1961 in Pakistan, May and June followed relatively a similar trajectory leading to an…
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Atmospheric abnormalities especially in the Sindh province of Pakistan are a cause of great concern. What’s happening in Jacobabad is a part of a greater chain of events that have been bewildering the climate community for years. It is safe to say that the Sindh province is at the forefront of the climate crisis. Taking…
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IPCC report which discusses the extreme weather vulnerabilities across the world has rung bells for humanity to prepare for Earth’s ‘unprecedented’ climate change. Despite being one of the most severely affected countries due to this ‘irreversible’ trend, there has been a limited discussion on this particular research in Pakistan, if not any. Generally, there isn’t…
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Since 1919, Pakistan’s 7 out of 11 maximum temperatures have all occurred in the 21st century! In a follow-up to the article published on April 29, 2022, Ever-increasing heat waves are a cause of concern in Pakistan, we have found that since meteorological records began in 1919, 25 cities in the country have reported temperatures…
The frequency and duration of heat waves have gradually increased in Pakistan as 11 of the 15 hottest years have all occurred since 2004. Since then there has also been a dramatic spike in tropical cyclone activity in the Arabian Sea. There is no single event that is driving such change but multiple factors especially…
Their call is the sound of the rainy season A time when the cloud envelops the sky and rain pours down, a delightful moment indeed for most. But before the downpour, there is a call in the heavens, a sound that echoes the coming of the wet season, a sound that is reminiscent of good…
Monsoon to end with a 𝘎𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘪 touch? The presence of Cyclone ‘Gulab’, meaning Rose in Urdu, has puzzled many International and local weather forecasters. No computer model or simulation was able to foresee this storm. What makes this cyclone abnormal is that it has formed during the monsoon season. Due to high wind shear and…
This has been one of the wettest Septembers for Karachi, probably surpassing the year 2011. Around 200+ mm rain was recorded during the four-day rains in early September in the city (when taken the highest 24 hour stats across city’s stations) while the 2nd spell in September has caused 70+ mm rain so far. Now…
Reminiscent of September of 2005, 2011 and 2019, Monsoon 2021 to make a gain before calling it a day! Soon-to-be baked Karachi should brace for hit-or-miss thunderstorms, monsoon withdrawal surely delayed due to vigorous but temporary activities in the Bay and the Arabian Sea. SST and –IOD still unfavorable but brief halt of westerlies in…
Ship taken off guard by stormy sea A cargo ship has ‘docked’ near Karachi’s famous beach in Clifton. The ship is currently stuck at the public beach after developing technical faults as it was not able to sail due to high waves and strong southern winds. The city usually experiences high ocean currents and strong…
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