April Records Hottest, Driest Conditions Across UAE, Pakistan, Scotland

April 2024 was marked by record-breaking heat and dryness in regions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Pakistan experienced its second hottest and seventh driest April in 65 years, with national temperatures and nighttime lows far above historical averages and rainfall 59% below normal, raising concerns about agriculture, water resources, and public health. The United Arab Emirates endured its hottest April since records began, with average daily highs of 42.6°C, a phenomenon attributed to both climate change and hot desert winds. Meanwhile, Scotland saw its mildest and driest April on record in numerous locations, with some areas receiving just a fraction of typical rainfall and sunshine totals reaching all-time highs. Meteorologists in affected regions have noted that these extremes are consistent with the ongoing impacts of global warming. Such patterns underscore the broader trend of intensifying climate anomalies worldwide.