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Pakistan has recorded its hottest June ever, breaking national temperature records and highlighting the intensifying impact of global climate change. The data, part of an AFP analysis based on figures from the European Copernicus Climate Monitor, places Pakistan among 12 countries worldwide that experienced their hottest June in recorded history.
A Global Heatwave: 12 Countries Set Records
Alongside Pakistan, countries such as Japan, Nigeria, Spain, and several Central Asian and European nations also registered unprecedented temperatures. This large-scale heatwave affected nearly 800 million people across Asia, Africa, and Europe, making it one of the most widespread and intense hot weather events in recent history.
Spring Heatwaves Set the Stage in South and Central Asia
Pakistan’s scorching June followed an already unusually hot spring, particularly in April and May, during which many regions saw temperatures well above seasonal averages. This spring-to-summer stretch has now officially become Pakistan’s warmest April to June period ever recorded.
Other countries in the Central Asian region, including Tajikistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan, similarly experienced record-setting spring and early summer temperatures, signaling a regional climate crisis.
Japan Sees Hottest June Since 1898
In Japan, June 2025 was the hottest since 1898, with average coastal sea temperatures 1.2°C above normal. The extreme heat has even disrupted natural ecological patterns, such as the blooming cycles of cherry blossom trees, which are considered a national symbol.
South Korea and North Korea also broke historical records, with authorities issuing heat advisories across both nations for much of the month.
China Experiences 40°C+ Temperatures Across 100 Stations
In China, the heatwave reached alarming levels, with over 100 weather stations reporting record-breaking June temperatures, many exceeding 40°C. The heat severely affected energy consumption, crop viability, and air quality, particularly in northern and inland provinces.
Europe Swelters Under 3°C Temperature Surplus
Across Europe, 15 countries—including Spain, Italy, and several Balkan states—witnessed average June temperatures more than 3°C above normal. Southern and southeastern Europe bore the brunt, experiencing extended periods of drought and forest fire risks.
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Africa Also Faces Climate Extremes
On the African continent, Nigeria and parts of central and eastern Africa experienced exceptional heatwaves. In South Sudan, where infrastructure is poorly equipped to handle extreme temperatures, schools were forced to close after students collapsed from heat exhaustion.
Climate Experts Warn of More Frequent, Intense Heatwaves
Climate scientists continue to raise alarms about the frequency and severity of such heat events. The Copernicus Climate Monitor and other leading agencies have attributed this escalating pattern to human-induced global warming.
“These are not isolated events. The global temperature curve is shifting upward, and what used to be ‘unusual’ is quickly becoming the new normal,” a senior climatologist commented.
The trend not only threatens public health, but also agriculture, water resources, and energy grids, making urgent climate mitigation and adaptation efforts more crucial than ever.
