Hyderabad Could Become Highly Climate-Vulnerable City by 2030: Experts Warn

Hyderabad: Experts have warned that due to rising temperatures, water scarcity, and increasing climate irregularities, Hyderabad may emerge as one of the most climate-vulnerable cities by 2030 if urgent action is not taken.

These views were expressed at an event organized near Hyderabad on the occasion of World Environment Day. The ceremony was held in village Chutto Mehar under the theme “Resilient and Emerging Pakistan,” jointly organized by the Sindh Agriculture and Forest Workers Coordinating Organization (SAFWCO) in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, and the Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) initiative. A large number of local dignitaries, social leaders, and villagers attended the event.

Speaking on the occasion, SAFWCO founder Dr. Suleman G. Abro said that according to reports from global climate monitoring agencies, May of the current year was recorded as the second hottest May in history, with global temperatures reaching 15.79°C. He noted that United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the planet is heating at an alarming pace, while climate experts predict that rising sea temperatures could lead to new global heat records within the next five years.

He further added that despite the alarming situation, a positive development is the rapid growth of solar and wind energy worldwide, which can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels such as coal and oil and ultimately contribute to stabilizing global temperatures.

Former Chairman of SAFWCO Board of Governors, Professor Dr. Ijaz Ali Koharo, said that increasing carbon emissions are creating serious environmental risks globally. He stressed the need to promote alternative energy along with environmental education and research. He also emphasized replacing chemical fertilizers with organic and eco-friendly agricultural practices and urged rural communities to actively participate in tree plantation efforts.

SAFWCO Executive Director Zeeshan Memon, citing a scientific survey, warned that by 2030 Hyderabad could be included among the most climate-vulnerable cities. He said raising public awareness about environmental risks is essential, adding that the program was deliberately held in a rural area instead of an urban setting to directly reach local communities.

Other speakers included Abdul Shakoor Mallah and several community representatives, while UC Chairman Azeem Barham, Zeeshan Noorani, Dr. Naseem Rajput, Rukhsana Rattar, Mehr-un-Nisa Mallah, and others also attended the event.

At the conclusion, participants agreed to launch climate awareness campaigns in universities, organize seminars on climate-smart agriculture for farmers, and develop a structured local climate action plan in view of the “Hyderabad 2030” risk assessment.