Summary People face double crisis because of electricity load shedding and water shortage
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The scorching heat wave continues across Sindh with Karachi’s temperature rising to 45, highest in a decade, which caused streets, highways and markets to be deserted.
According to details, the summer this year has proven to be the hottest in a decade for the people of Karachi. With 45 degree Celsius temperature, June the 20th was not only Karachi’s hottest day, it also broke a decade old record.
With Ramazan just in the beginning, those fasting were seen searching for shades, while others confined to their houses facing double crisis; water and energy shortage combined together.
The citizens had deserted the streets, roads and markets in the broad day light. They said that they pray to God for the ease in this test and the improvement in weather.
People’s worry and misery is doubled when the Metrological Department tells forecasts that the intensity of heat will continue in next 24-36 hours and the chances of rain are extremely low.
