Karachi heatwave: 77 relief camps set up across the city

KARACHI: The Sindh government has set up 77 heatwave relief centres and camps in response to the severe heatwave affecting the port city of Karachi.

At least eight people died of intense heat in the port city earlier this week.

According to officials, 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 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.

Additionally, two centres each have been set up in New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad.

In Hyderi, eight centres have been established, three in Murad Memon, and two each in Bin Qasim and 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 each have been set up in New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad.

Further centres have been set up in Keamari and Mauripur, with one each, two in Baldia, and three in the SITE area.

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The initiative aims to provide relief and reduce 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 anticipated to range between 38°C and 40°C

NO CHANCE OF RAIN IN KARACHI TODAY

The Met Office has forecast that the weather in Karachi will likely remain hot and humid today (Wednesday) without the possibility of rain, shattering the hopes of residents for a sigh of relief after record high temperatures.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), in a statement on Wednesday, predicted that the megalopolis will continue to bake.

However, the PMD also predicted “a possibility of a slight decrease in temperatures due to the restoration of sea breezes” in the provincial capital of Sindh.

According to the Met Office, the maximum temperature in Karachi today is expected to remain between 37°C to 39°C, with sea breezes blowing at a speed of 18 to 20 kilometres per hour.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature is expected to be recorded at 30.7°C.