Citizens struggle to beat the heat
People drink chilled sugarcane juice as temperature in the port city has increased extraordinarily in March this year. PHOTO: ONLINE
As temperatures climb above 40 degrees Celsius, individuals are flocking to swimming pools, canals and tube wells for recreational activities and respite from the scorching heat.
While swimming pools situated outside the city are witnessing a significant increase in visitors, a few pools within city limits have experienced comparatively numbers.
In response to the prevailing heatwave, swimming pool owners have raised their entry fees.
Visitors now face prices ranging from Rs400 to 600 per person, in contrast to last year's rates of Rs250 to 350. The swimming pool industry has endured dwindling visitor numbers over the past two years, however most pool owners have undertaken essential repair work to attract more patrons and reopen their pools.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 12th, 2023.