2027 could be one of the hottest years ever recorded, NDMA warns
A climate expert from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that 2027 could become one of the hottest years ever recorded, urging stronger coordination and immediate action to tackle the growing impact of climate change.
Speaking to a local media outlet, NDMA expert Syed Muhammad Tayyab Shah said global warming continues to intensify, with each passing year becoming hotter than the previous one. He stressed the need for greater cooperation among government departments, emergency services, and development partners.
He said rising temperatures are expected to continue throughout 2026, with prolonged heat conditions likely to increase environmental pressure and pose greater risks to public safety across the country. According to the expert, 2027 could witness even more extreme temperatures, creating serious challenges such as increased pressure on rivers, faster glacier melting, changing weather patterns, and a higher risk of disasters in mountainous regions.
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He also warned that greenhouse gas emissions are accelerating climate change and making Pakistan one of the countries most vulnerable to its effects. Landslides, flash floods, and sudden heavy rainfall events are among the major threats facing the country.
Tayyab Shah said the NDMA is strengthening preparedness through early warning systems, digital monitoring, and improved alert mechanisms to reduce disaster risks. However, he emphasised that disaster management cannot succeed without stronger coordination between the federal and provincial governments, emergency response agencies, and humanitarian organisations.
He urged authorities and stakeholders to treat climate change as an urgent national priority, warning that delays in taking action could increase the frequency and impact of extreme weather events in the coming years.
