Karachi Faces Grim Reality with Soaring June Mortality Due to Extreme Heat
Karachi, Pakistan — The bustling city of Karachi was enveloped by an intense heatwave in June, leading to unprecedented stress on local hospitals and a notable increase in mortality, specifically attributed to the severe temperatures. In the month alone, burial grounds across the city reported a considerable rise in the number of interments, reflecting the lethal impact of the climate phenomenon on this densely populated metropolis. Authorities and health professionals noted that, during the peak …