Heatwave Causes Thousands of Heatstroke Cases in Karachi, Pakistan
An intense heat wave has severely affected Karachi, Pakistan, with temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius. Thousands of heatstroke victims have been treated, with multiple fatalities reported. Authorities urge residents to stay indoors as the heat wave is expected to subside next week.
An intense heat wave has severely affected Karachi, with temperatures reaching up to 47 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) in Sindh province.
Doctors treated thousands of heatstroke victims, with over 1,500 cases reported in a single day.
Eight patients died at the state-run Civil Hospital in Karachi.
Local authorities urge residents to stay indoors and hydrate as the heat wave is expected to subside next week.
Pakistan's climate is warming faster than the global average, with potential temperature increases of up to 4.9 degrees Celsius by the 2090s.
The country faces severe climate challenges, including heavier monsoon rains anticipated this July, though they are not expected to be as devastating as the 2022 floods that caused over 30 billion dollars in damage.
Despite contributing less than one percent to global carbon emissions, Pakistan suffers disproportionately from climate disasters.