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The highest rainfall occurs during the monsoon in July and August interchangeably. The city receives 2578 hours of sunshine per annum, with the maximum sunlight occurring in March. [ 4 ] Pollution is a major concern in Kolkata, and the Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) level is high when compared to other major cities of India, [ 5 ] [ 6 ...
A "red" alert was later issued for West Bengal and Odisha with a greater expectation for intense rain. [18] In Kolkata, 72.4 mm (2.85 in) of rain was recorded over a 24-hour period. [19] Over 125.8 mm (4.95 in) of rain was measured between 13 and 14 September in the city. [20]
Pakistan recorded one of the highest temperatures in the world, 53.7 °C (128.66 °F) on 28 May 2017, the hottest temperature ever recorded in Pakistan and also the second hottest measured temperature ever recorded in Asia. [1] The dry, hot weather is broken occasionally by dust storms and thunderstorms that temporarily lower the temperature.
Climate change made the unprecedented monsoon rainfall that left one-third of Pakistan underwater last month far more likely, according to a team of scientists
Climate data for Kolkata (Dumdum Airport) 1991–2020, extremes 1939–2020 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °C (°F) 32.5 (90.5) 37.3
The floods also caused $30 billion in damages, from which Pakistan is still trying to rebuild. Baluchistan saw rainfall at 590% above average that year, while Karachi saw 726% more rainfall than ...
Due to heavy rain from this system, seven people were killed by landslides in Cox's Bazar District. [41] Five fishermen also died [42] and over 500 more went missing in the district. [43] In Cox's Bazar, 378 mm (14.9 in) of rain was recorded within a 12-hour period from 11 to 12 September. [44]
General future projections for Pakistan's climate are: [23] Pakistan’s projected temperature increase is expected to be higher than the global average. Projected temperature increase in northern parts is expected to be higher than the southern parts of the country. The frequency of hot days and hot nights is expected to increase significantly.