As many as 1,592 people were admitted to Jinnah Hospital in the past 24 hours due to a severe heatwave in Karachi, according to the hospital’s emergency ward in-charge.
Dr. Nosheen reported that out of the heat-affected patients, 20 died during treatment, and 29 were brought in already deceased.
Karachi is currently facing extreme hot weather due to the suspension of sea breeze. The MET office has predicted that these conditions are likely to persist until tomorrow.
PMD Forecasts Storms and Heavy Rainfall Across Pakistan; Karachi to Receive Heavy Showers
Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary sun exposure from 10 am to 4 pm.
On Monday, Karachi experienced its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to a record high of 42 degrees Celsius.
The severe weather is expected to continue impacting the city until the sea breeze resumes.