Karachi Reports Over 100 Heat Stroke Cases in 10 Days
Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has reported more than 100 heat stroke cases in the past 10 days. According to recent reports, Dr. Irfan Siddiqui, who is in charge of treating heat stroke patients, mentioned that Jinnah Hospital has treated 80 cases, while Civil Hospital has handled over 50 cases.
The rising heat in the city has also led to an increase in gastroenteritis cases. Dr. Siddiqui noted that more than 30 gastroenteritis cases were reported yesterday alone. These cases are mostly seen between 12 noon and 5 pm when the heat is at its peak.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department had issued a heat wave alert on May 19, warning that most parts of the country, including Sindh, would experience intense heat from May 21 to 27. Following this alert, the Sindh Disaster Management ...