- Rescue workers find four bodies from four separate areas.
- Some of the deceased were believed to be drug addicts: civil servants.
- Karachi likely to experience hot, humid conditions on Tuesday: PMD
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 four bodies were recovered from the streets while four others succumbed after being shifted to hospitals.
According to rescue officials, the deceased included people found in Manghopir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Boat Basin and Suparco Road area.
Four others were rushed to hospitals from Liaquatabad, Jamali Bridge, Surjani Town and Defense Phase 8 after their condition worsened but they could not survive, they said.
Rescue officials said some of the dead were addicted to drugs, while others appeared to have died from intense heat.
The incidents come amid a sharp rise in mercury, with extremely hot and dry conditions continuing in the city.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said Karachi recorded its hottest day of the year on Monday as the temperature soared to 44.1 degrees Celsius.
According to the Met Office, the city is likely to experience hot and humid conditions tomorrow (Tuesday), with temperatures expected to reach around 39°C.
The department noted that while sea breezes are expected to continue, high humidity levels will continue to intensify the “sensation of heat” across the city.
In the meantime, medical experts have recommended that residents limit outdoor activity, especially during peak daytime hours, avoid direct exposure to the sun between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., stay well hydrated and take basic precautions to avoid heat-related stress as the weather system continues to intensify.
They have urged the residents to also avoid street food, drink only boiled water and avoid unhygienic things and drinks which can lead to stomach related problems.
People have also been advised to wear bright loose clothing and to cover their heads when stepping outside.
