Wednesday, June 24, 2015

More than 700 die in worst heatwave to hit Pakistan in a decade


A heatwave in Pakistan has left at least 700 dead – it is believed to be the worst heatwave to hit the country in a decade, with temperatures reaching 45C (113F). Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has declared a state of emergency.
This has been reported in news.sky.com dated 24 June 2015.
The scorching weather first struck the southern Sindh province during the weekend and, since it is now the fasting month of Ramadan, when Muslims do not consume food or water during daylight hours, the situation has been aggravated. Morgues do not have space to store the dead and hospitals are trying to save the sick. So far, nearly 750 people are known to have died while thousands more are under treatment for heat-related ailments like fever, dehydration and stomach-related illnesses.
The worst-hit area is reported to be Karachi, the country's largest city, where at least 600 people have died. (Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org)

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