The Sindh government has set up 77 heatwave relief centres and camps in response to the severe heatwave affecting the port city of Karachi. At least eight people died of intense heat in the port city earlier this week. 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. 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. Additionally, two centres each have been set up in New Karachi, Liaquatabad, and North Nazimabad. Further centres have been set up in Keamari and Mauripur, with one each, two in Baldia, and three in the SITE area. Millat Express escapes accident 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

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