Karachi heat wave kills 20 more people

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KARACHI:

High temperatures claimed 20 more lives in the city today, according to sources.

According to Sindh health department statistics, since June 20, a total of 1,206 have died in Karachi alone due to the heat wave.

Commenting on the situation, Provincial Minister for Health Jam Mahtab claimed some deaths could be prevented if loadshedding comes to an end.

He added that 35 per cent of those who had died were women.

 

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