Unbearable heat

Jacobabad’s recent heatwave – with temperatures soaring to unbearable extremes – is not just a weather anomaly but a dire warning of global climate change intersecting with local vulnerabilities. The city’s residents are battling widespread disease outbreaks, erratic electricity cuts and crippling water shortages. Despite the life-threatening conditions, relief efforts remain inadequate, leaving people to suffer without respite. This crisis is a grim preview of what lies ahead if immediate action is not taken. Authorities must prioritise resilient infrastructure, reliable utilities and public health interventions to protect vulnerable communities.

Ghulam Hayder Bhatti

Jacobabad