Scores die in Karachi as temperature hits 44°C: report

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
since Saturday as the temperature hit 44 degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit) on Monday during the Holy month of Ramadan, Edhi confirmed.Over
150 bodies, including 65 those died of heatstroke, have been received by Edhi mortuaries in Korangi and Sohrab Goth, Faisal Edhi told
www.Jang.com.pk.He said major deaths occurred in Korangi where large number of labourers work.Meanwhile, medics at Jinnah Medical Center and
degrees Celsius (111.2 Fahrenheit).The Pakistan Meteorological Department warned the sweltering heat would continue throughout the week,
forecasting daytime temperatures of between 40-43 degrees.Sindh Health Secretary Dr
Fazlullah Pechuho rejected reports saying any persons died due to heatstroke in Karachi
patient during last three days
I categorically reject rumours that people have died due to heatstroke in Karachi", said Dr
Fazlullah Pechuho.