Karachi’s Scorching June: Unveiling the Impact of Extreme Heat on Local Fatalities
Karachi, Pakistan – The sprawling city of Karachi, one of Pakistan’s largest mega-cities, recently suffered through a deadly heatwave that significantly increased June’s mortality rates. Figures released show a sharp rise in the number of burials during the month, pointing to the devastating impact of the extreme temperatures. In just one month, municipal records and local cemeteries reported an unusually high number of interments compared to historical averages for June. Graveyard workers in Karachi, overwhelmed …