Life at 50°C: How Jacobabad's workers endure extreme heat
Key takeaways
- JACOBABAD: For labourers in Jacobabad, one of Pakistan’s hottest cities, extreme heat has become more than a weather phenomenon — it is a daily struggle to survive and provide for their families.
- Temperatures in the city frequently cross 50 degrees Celsius, while high humidity and relentless heat push human endurance to its limits.
- Among those battling the conditions is brick kiln worker Naseer Ahmed, whose physically demanding job becomes even more gruelling during the summer months.
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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Life at 50°C: How Jacobabad's workers endure extreme heat Experts warn rising temperatures could eventually force residents to migrate By Mukesh Rupeta | Published June 09, 2026
JACOBABAD: For labourers in Jacobabad, one of Pakistan’s hottest cities, extreme heat has become more than a weather phenomenon — it is a daily struggle to survive and provide for their families.
Temperatures in the city frequently cross 50 degrees Celsius, while high humidity and relentless heat push human endurance to its limits.