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At least 16 bodies were found in different areas of Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi over the last two days after soaring temperatures hit the city, rescue officials said Thursday.
Personnel from the Edhi rescue service said the people died due to dehydration caused by high temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday in Lyari, Korangi Lasbela, and other neighborhoods of the port city.
People fill their water cans from a public tap as they face shortage of drinking water amid high temperatures in the Lyari area of Karachi, Pakistan, July 7, 2024. /CFP
All the bodies were transported to different hospitals, and only three of the deceased have been identified so far, according to officials. The rescue personnel said they gave first aid to numerous individuals affected by the soaring temperatures over the past two days.
According to rescue officials, most of the bodies were those of drug addicts who had succumbed to severe heat while under the influence of narcotics.
The Meteorological Department said Karachi experienced its hottest recorded night in July on Wednesday night, with temperatures reaching 32.5 degrees Celsius.
The Met Department said partly cloudy weather prevailed in the port city on Thursday as the sea breeze remained suspended. This caused the mercury to soar up to 39 degrees Celsius and feel like 46 degrees Celsius.
Officials said the city's humidity level was 68 percent, contributing to the intense heat. Despite the ongoing heat wave, rain and thunderstorms are forecast for certain areas, providing a glimmer of hope for relief.
In June, over 40 bodies were discovered in various areas of Karachi over three days as the city endured extreme heat.