Tag: summer
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What is causing extreme heat in Karachi?
As Karachi grapples with an intense heat wave, meteorological analyst Jawad Memon has devised a reason for the spike in temperatures, attributing the heat to humid winds and moisture from the Arabian Sea. Geo reports that Memon has said that instead of experiencing rain during the monsoon in Karachi, temperatures are higher than normal. The…
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Dozens of cattle die in Karachi heat
Karachi Cattle Farms Association spokesperson Shabir Dar has reported that 150 animals have died in a span of three days as temperatures increase in the coastal city, Samaa news has reports. Cattle farmers are facing financial losses as timely treatment remains elusive. Shabir Dar emphasised that despite the challenges, including the absence of veterinary doctors…
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Eight patients die in Karachi Civil Hospital amidst extreme heat
The administration of Civil Hospital in Karachi has reported the death of eight patients due to severe dehydration among 40 to 45 heat-affected individuals brought to the emergency room. The deceased suffered from co-morbidities such as epilepsy, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Meanwhile, the meteorological department has forecasted intense heat for the next two days…
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10 bodies found in Karachi in nine hours: rescue officials
Geo news has reported that 10 bodies were found in Karachi in a span of nine hours on Sunday. Rescue officials revealed that all the individuals were likely drug addicted, adding that three bodies were discovered at the KMC ground in Lyari’s Lashari neighborhood while other were found in Golimar, Jahangir Road, Landhi Godam Chowrangi,…
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New must-watch dramas this summer
Get ready for a summer filled with compelling storytelling, as Pakistani dramas cover family dynamics, politics, mental health, and education. These themes deeply resonate with viewers, drawing them into the characters’ experiences. Let’s find out what exciting new stories these upcoming dramas have for us! Danish Taimoor and Laiba Khurram Star in ‘Teri Chhaon Mein’…
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Indian capital records highest-ever temperature of 49.9 Celsius
New Delhi (AFP) – Temperatures in India’s capital have soared to a record-high 49.9 degrees Celsius (121.8 Fahrenheit) as authorities warn of water shortages in the sprawling mega-city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which reported “severe heat-wave conditions”, recorded the temperatures on Tuesday at two Delhi suburbs stations at Narela and Mungeshpur. The weather bureau said…
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Why is Pakistan severely hit by heatwaves?
The Meteorological Department has explained the reason behind the ongoing heatwave in Pakistan. Most of the plain areas of the country will continue to be affected by extreme heat in the coming days, while this week in Karachi, temperature is likely to reach 42 degrees Celsius. But why is heatwave so severe in Pakistan? According…
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India shuts schools as temperatures soar
Indian authorities in the capital have ordered schools shut early for the summer holiday, after temperatures hit 47.4 degrees Celsius (117 degrees Fahrenheit) with Delhi gripped by a “severe heatwave”. Delhi city officials asked schools to shut with “immediate effect” due to the blistering heat, according to a government order quoted by the Hindustan Times…
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Heatwave swells Asia’s appetite for air-conditioning
Hong Kong (AFP) – A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning. AC exhaust units are a common feature of urban landscapes in many parts of Asia, clinging like limpets to towering apartment blocks in Hong Kong or tucked in a cross formation between the windows of…
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Heatwaves to last longer amidst climate change
Climate change is causing heat waves to slow to a crawl, exposing humans to extreme temperatures for longer than ever before, a study published in Science Advances said Friday. While previous research has found climate change is causing heat waves to become longer, more frequent and more intense, the new paper differed by treating heat…