Sindh in grip of sweltering heat
An Edhi volunteer provides an elderly passerby relief from the heat near Merewether Tower (left), while a traffic policeman uses an umbrella to shade himself from the blazing sun (right). PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS
The city experienced scorching hot and humid weather as temperature soared to 37.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
The Meteorological Department has warned that the heat wave-like conditions may prevail for several days.
The heat wave is also expected in the rural districts of Sindh including Dadu, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Nawabshah and Larkana where temperatures may rise up to 47 degrees Celsius.
The heat on Saturday was attributed to the cessation of south-westerly winds from the sea at noon, leading to an increase in humidity levels.
According to the Meteorological Department Early Warning Centre, the weather is expected to remain hot and humid at least for three days.
The met office has forecast light rain with thundershowers on May 15 and 16 in some areas including Dadu, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana and Sukkur.
Heat stroke camp
The DMC East has set up a heat stroke camp to provide immediate medical aid to people.
Administrator DMC East, Syed Shakeel Ahmed, visited the camp at Nipa and inspected the facilities offered.
The camp offers water and essential drinks besides the medical aid against the heat stroke. If a person is affected by heat stroke, the camp is well equipped to provide first aid.
Ahmed urged citizens to avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily during the hot summer months. He requested parents to keep their children at homes.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 14th, 2023.