insert_link Environment Karachi heatwave claims lives The southern Pakistani city of Karachi is in the grip of an extreme heatwave. The head of the city's largest ambulance service says more than 800 people have died in the last two weeks, even as hundreds more are still receiving treatment for heat-related illnesses. According to Pakistan's Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature crossed the 40 degrees Celsius mark over the last three days, mainly due to the suspension of […] todayJuly 1, 2024 33
insert_link World Southern Pakistan is in the grips of extreme heatwave Pakistan's weather bureau is warning that the intense heat wave currently gripping Karachi - is set to continue in coming days. Hospitals in the city are on high alert to treat heatstroke victims. After extreme heat in southern Pakistan has already claimed over two dozen lives. Hira Mustafa has more for us. todayJune 27, 2024 13