KARACHI: The Sindh government has established 77 relief centres and camps in response to the intense heatwave impacting Karachi, the port city.
At least eight people lost their lives due to the intense heat in the port city earlier this week.
As per media report, that the government has established 11 centres in the South district, 18 in the East, six in the West, 12 in Central, 15 in Malir, eight in Korangi, and seven in Keamari.
In the South district, at least three centres have been opened in the Civil Lines and Garden sub-divisions, two each in Saddar and Arambagh, four in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, two in Ferozabad, six in Jamshed Quarters, and five in Gulzar-e-Hijri.
In Hyderi, eight centres have been established, three in Murad Memon, and two each in Bin Qasim and the Airport sub-divisions. In Korangi and Landhi, two centres each have been set up, one in Shah Faisal, and three in Model Colony.
Additionally, two centres have been set up in each of the following areas: New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad.
Additionally, two centres have been set up in each of New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad.
Further centres have been established in Keamari and Mauripur, with one each, two in Baldia, and three in the SITE area.
The initiative aims to provide relief and lessen the heatwave’s impact on Karachi residents. The weather in Karachi is forecasted to remain hot and humid over the next three days, with daytime temperatures expected to range between 38°C and 40°C.
No Rain Expected in Karachi Today:
The Met Office has forecasted that Karachi’s weather will likely remain hot and humid (Wednesday), with no chance of rain, dashing residents’ hopes for relief following record-high temperatures.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted that the city will continue to experience intense heat.
