In the southern part of Pakistan, people are panting in the intense heat. More than 500 people have died in this South Asian country in the last six days. Among them, the bodies of about 150 people were recovered in one day. It is not easy to say right away what the exact cause of death is in each case. However, it is believed that they died due to various physical complications due to the heat. Temperatures in Karachi have been recorded above 40 °C (104 °F), with the perceived temperature around 50 °C. News BBC.
According to the report, as the temperature rises in the southern part of Pakistan, the death toll is also increasing. The country’s Edhi Ambulance Service said they usually take 30 to 40 bodies to morgues in Karachi every day. But in the last six days they have collected around 568 dead bodies. Out of this, 141 bodies were collected on Tuesday alone.
According to the head of the emergency department Dr. Imran Sarwar Sheikh. 12 of them are confirmed dead. Dr. Imran Sarwar Sheikh told the BBC, “Most of the people we see coming to the hospital are in their 60s and 70s. However, there were several of them who were around 45 years old and a couple who were in their 30s.
He said many of those who are working outside are suffering from diarrhea or high fever, while some are vomiting. We advise people to drink plenty of water and wear light clothing in these extreme temperatures.
“Look at me,” Mohammad Imran told Reuters. My clothes are completely soaked in sweat. He is trying hard to keep his cool. Not everyone who needed help could even reach the hospital. Many died of illness at home.
Wasim Ahmed, a 56-year-old security guard, had just returned home after a 12-hour shift. He suddenly fell ill after coming home. Doctors declared him dead at the hospital. Wasim’s cousin Adnan Zafar told the BBC, “He came through the door and told me, ‘I can’t stand this heat.’ Then he asked for a glass of water. He collapsed immediately after drinking the water.
At that time Washim’s family members took him to the hospital. However, the hospital doctors said that he may have already died of a heart attack. Adnan said, Wasim’s heart condition was not good. But he had never been so ill in the heat before.
The common people of Karachi are struggling to cope with this unbearable temperature situation. Fan and AC are most useful in such temperature conditions. But due to regular load shedding the situation is getting worse. As a result, it is not possible to run fan or AC.
Load shedding has become a common phenomenon in Pakistan. A person named Muhammad Amin fell ill due to load shedding. Muhammad Amin’s relatives said that he suddenly fell ill and died due to repeated power outages in his flat. The cause of his death is not known, but his family believes it was due to extreme heat.