Deadly heatwave shows no signs of easing as death toll climbs to 237 in Karachi
By Sameer Mandhro Published: June 22, 2015
KARACHI: As a deadly heatwave continues to sweep Karachi and other parts of Sindh, the death toll has risen to over 237 in just two days.
With temperatures as high as 42 degrees Celsius on Sunday, Karachi saw hundreds of deaths in the space of just 48 hours. The severe heat wave has also left dozens hospitalised for heat exhaustion and heatstroke, crippling routine life and work in the country?s financial hub.
Hospitals are reported to be overcrowded and all hospitals have declared a state of emergency across all wards. Dozens who were brought to private and public hospitals complained of dehydration and low blood pressure.
The hospital management at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) confirmed that 55 people had died with heat related symptoms, of which 20 persons died during treatment.
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By Sameer Mandhro Published: June 22, 2015
KARACHI: As a deadly heatwave continues to sweep Karachi and other parts of Sindh, the death toll has risen to over 237 in just two days.
With temperatures as high as 42 degrees Celsius on Sunday, Karachi saw hundreds of deaths in the space of just 48 hours. The severe heat wave has also left dozens hospitalised for heat exhaustion and heatstroke, crippling routine life and work in the country?s financial hub.
Hospitals are reported to be overcrowded and all hospitals have declared a state of emergency across all wards. Dozens who were brought to private and public hospitals complained of dehydration and low blood pressure.
The hospital management at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) confirmed that 55 people had died with heat related symptoms, of which 20 persons died during treatment.
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