Eight people die in separate incidents across Karachi

At least ten bodies were recovered from different parts of the city on Monday as Karachi endured intense heat, recording its hottest day since 2018, confirmed Chhipa Foundation spokesperson Shahid Chaudhry.

Karachi logs its hottest day ever at 44.1 degrees Celsius on Monday. Scorching afternoon temps spark illnesses and tragedies across the city. Rescue teams find four bodies on streets in various spots. Four more rush to hospitals in bad shape—they pass away during care. Officials link deaths to brutal heat and drug use, though hospitals stay quiet on causes.

Intense sun also spikes respiratory cases like asthma by 20 percent in city wards. Experts urge folks to sip water often and dodge direct rays. Sindh Chief Minister voices deep sorrow over the heat-linked losses. He orders quick ID of street bodies and hunts for families. Administration springs into action.

Spokesperson Sharjeel Memon slams power cuts hitting rural Sindh for 18-22 hours daily. He blasts electricity firms for blanket punishments on all users. This heat wave tests limits, pushing hospitals and rescuers hard. Citizens seek shade and cool spots amid the blaze. Leaders push alerts and aid to shield vulnerable groups. As temps hold high, Karachi braces for more strain on health and grids.