Eight Die of Suspected Heatstroke as Karachi Faces Severe Heatwave

KARACHI: Karachi experienced its hottest day of the year on Monday as the mercury touched 44.1°C, nearly eight degrees above normal, under extremely hot and dry conditions, according to weather data shared by Met officials.

At least eight people died in Karachi on Monday, rescue officials said, linking some of the deaths to intense heat in the city.

The rescue official said that four bodies were recovered from the streets, while four others succumbed after being shifted to hospitals.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi’s normal maximum temperature for this period is around 36.3°C, but Monday’s reading showed a departure of 7.8°C, making it one of the most abnormal temperature spikes recorded in the province during the day.

In a separate incident, two unidentified men, estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old, were found unconscious by the roadside near Coconut Point at Jheel Park.

Both individuals were transported to Jinnah Hospital via Edhi ambulance services for urgent medical attention. 

The city is currently experiencing extremely hot and dry weather, with humidity levels dropping to as low as 8%. Hot north-westerly winds, blowing at speeds of up to 11 km/h, have further intensified the harsh conditions.