KARACHI: At least 65 people died of heatstroke in Karachi since Saturday as the temperature hit 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit) on Monday during the Holy month of Ramadan, Edhi confirmed.
Over 150 bodies, including 65 those died of heatstroke, have been received by Edhi mortuaries in Korangi and Sohrab Goth, Faisal Edhi told www.Jang.com.pk.
He said major deaths occurred in Korangi where large number of labourers work.
Meanwhile, medics at Jinnah Medical Center and Civil Hospital have denied receiving heatstroke patients.
Residents in Karachi were urged to seek shelter Monday as the temperature hit 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit).
The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned the sweltering heat would continue throughout the week, forecasting daytime temperatures of between 40-43 degrees.
Sindh Health Secretary Dr. Fazlullah Pechuho rejected reports saying any persons died due to heatstroke in Karachi. Only doctors and hospitals can decide if a person died due to heatstroke or not.”
“Hospitals in Karachi did not receive any heatstroke patient during last three days. I categorically reject rumours that people have died due to heatstroke in Karachi", said Dr. Fazlullah Pechuho.
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