51 degrees and counting: Surviving heat in Jacobabad (opens original article in a new tab)

Jacobabad, Pakistan, experiences extreme heat with a 51°C heat index, leading to survival challenges, reliance on solar power, and migration due to unbearable conditions.

• Pakistan's Jacobabad faces extreme heat with heat index reaching 51°C, causing severe discomfort and survival challenges.
• Residents endure prolonged power outages, water insecurity, and rely on solar panels or makeshift solutions to cope with heat.
• Heat is driving migration, with some families moving to cooler regions, while others cannot afford to leave due to economic necessity.