Residents cool off in a canal during a hot summer day in Lahore, Pakistan, as soaring temperatures grip much of the country.
Pakistan heatwave: Scenes from a scorching summer
Pakistan's Sindh province recorded its highest summer temperature above 46°C.
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A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad as a heatwave sweeps across Pakistan on June 8, 2026. The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry conditions nationwide, with temperatures reaching 46°C in Sindh province. Residents sought relief in waterways as scorching summer temperatures intensified.
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A lion and lioness cool off by licking a slab of ice during hot weather at a zoo in Lahore,
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Pakistan’s Meteorological Department forecast hot and dry weather across most regions, warning that temperatures would remain above seasonal averages.
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A man cools off in a stream on the outskirts of Islamabad during a hot summer day as soaring temperatures and heatwave conditions affect parts of Pakistan.
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In many cities and rural areas, people turned to water sources, shaded parks and other cooling spots to escape the oppressive conditions.
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Health authorities have advised residents to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours.
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The heatwave underscores the challenges posed by increasingly extreme summer weather across South Asia.
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A man cools off at a park in Karachi on June 8, 2026, as hot summer weather and soaring temperatures grip parts of Pakistan.
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Youth cool off at a leaking water pipeline on a hot summer day in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
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