Like every two years, this year is also transformed that Karachi is slowly becoming a burning boiler, with experts who predict a dangerous increase in temperatures from April 19 to April 23.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the temperature scale can reach 42 to 44 degrees Celsius.

However, considering Karachi’s notorious humidity, temperatures in the swelling atmosphere could feel like 48 to 50 degrees Celsius.

Each year, both the health department and the Sindh government release warnings using terms such as ’emergency warning’ to avoid accountability.

However, no practical measures are taken to reduce the annual disorder.

According to Mujtaba Baig, a climate change specialist, unlike other cities, Karachi is trapped in the evil “rocker” cycle, where increased electricity consumption under heat waves further heats the environment.

Under the urban heat island effect, concrete and asphalt absorbed in buildings, while a deficiency of trees that make up only 5 percent of carache’s area makes the city an oven.

“The persistent water crisis that worsens by wrong leadership leaves many areas without supply for weeks, leading to dehydration among the locals.

Furthermore, the city’s public transport system is almost dysfunctional, with buses and vans crowded with people.

These fallen vehicles lack proper ventilation, causing passengers, especially the elderly, women and children, to suffer enormously under the heat wave.

In addition, daily wage workers are facing the greatest risk, as most people lack access to refrigeration facilities or emergency care, “Baig emphasized.

Expanding the problem advised Dr. Aftab Hussain, a medical expert, people to remain indoors during the hottest part of the day, from 1 p.m. 11 to 16, drink lots of water, consume light meals and avoid sweet or caffeinated beverages.

“People should avoid consuming colorful drinks sold in markets as bottles back in the sun may have different types of bacteria.

In addition, stale foods stored in refrigerators should also be avoided as they may have bacteria during power cuts, leading to diseases such as cholera and diarrhea, “Dr. Hussain called on.

In a speech with Express Pakinomist in the case, Dr. Pir Ghulam Nabi Shah Jilani, Deputy CEO of Healthcare Karachi, that health authorities have issued written instructions to all medical superintendents (MS) of governments and private hospitals in emergencies. “

All facilities have been instructed to ensure 24/7 availability of doctors, establishment of het -stroke stabilization centers, uninterrupted power supply and ambulance services, “Dr. Jilani claimed.

However, climate experts are not convinced of the government’s action plan for handling the heat crisis.

“The government’s heat management plan includes the issuance of emergencies to hospitals and the creation of temporary refrigeration centers through private companies.

However, this is just stop gap targets. What about long -term solutions, such as planting trees, improving the water supply or fixing public transport? “Asked Baig.

“Citizens should require better provisions

From authorities, including more green surroundings, a reliable water supply and proper public transport. Without immediate action from the authorities, each summer will be more deadly than the last one, ”warned Dr. Hussain.

Over the past five years, Karachi has experienced heat waves that are continuously intensified, with temperatures increasing every year. In 2019, the temperature in Karachi reached 42 degrees Celsius, resulting in about 60 to 200 deaths.

By 2020, the temperature reached 43 degrees Celsius and killed between 30 to 150 people. By 2021, the temperature reached 44 degrees Celsius, resulting in approx. 45 to 180 deaths.

In 2022, the temperature reached 45 degrees Celsius, with about 50 official deaths reported and approx. 220 deaths reported privately.

By 2023, the temperature reached 43.5 degrees Celsius, resulting in about 35 official deaths and about 170 deaths reported in hospitals.

This sharp disagreement between the government and the private death toll reflects the lack of seriousness exhibited by state authorities in the fight against the catastrophic effects of climate change.