Sindh govt sets up 77 heatwave relief centres and camps in Karachi

Govt has set up 11 centres in South, 18 in East, 6 in West, 12 in Central, 15 in Malir, 8 in Korangi, and 7 in Kemari

KARACHI:

The Sindh government has set up 77 heatwave relief centres and camps in response to the severe heatwave affecting the city.

Yesterday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department issued a heatwave warning, predicting extreme temperatures for various southern regions of the country.

According to officials, the government has established 11 centres in the South district, 18 in the East, six in the West, 12 in Central, 15 in Malir, eight in Korangi, and seven in Keamari

In the South district, at least three centres have been opened in Civil Lines and Garden sub-divisions, two each in Saddar and Arambagh, four in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, two in Ferozabad, six in Jamshed Quarters, and five in Gulzar-e-Hijri.

To combat the heatwave's effects, four centres have been established in Manghopir, two each in Orangi and North Nazimabad, and four in Gulberg.

Additionally, two centres each have been set up in New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad.

In Hyderi, eight centres have been established, three in Murad Memon, and two each in Bin Qasim and Airport sub-divisions. In Korangi and Landhi, two centres each have been set up, one in Shah Faisal, and three in Model Colony.

Further centres have been set up in Keamari and Mauripur, with one each, two in Baldia, and three in the SITE area.

The initiative aims to provide relief and reduce the heatwave's impact on Karachi residents.

The weather in Karachi is forecasted to remain hot and humid over the next three days, with daytime temperatures anticipated to range between 38°C and 40°C