In pictures: Karachiites keep their cool during heatwave

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In pictures: Karachiites keep their cool during heatwave

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(Web Desk) – Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a heatstroke alert in Karachi with temperatures expected to rise to 43 degrees Celsius on Friday.

All civil hospitals have declared an emergency while staff will be on duty as their days off have been revoked. Citizens have been advised to take precautionary measures to prevent heatstroke. Authorities have also placed water coolers at various spots to facilitate the public.

Earlier, high temperatures were also recorded across Sindh in areas including Dadu which recorded 45 degrees, Mohenjo Daro 44 degrees while Sukkur, Khairpur and Ghotki recorded temperatures as high as 43 degrees. The MET department has predicted that temperatures are expected to drop over the weekend.

Students buying traditional gola ganday from vendors during the hot weather in Karachi. Photo: OINN

A man pours water over his face to cool off during high temperatures that were recorded in Karachi on Thursday and Friday. Photo: OINN

People drinking traditional summer drink Sattu during the heatwave in Karachi. Photo: OINN

People cooling off in the water at Sea View as high temperatures hit Karachi. Photo: OINN

People drinking water from a Heat Stroke Camp after Met Office issued a heatwave alert in Karachi. Photo: OINN

Elephants bathe inside a pool at Karachi Zoo to keep themselves cool during the hot weather. Photo: OINN

A man drinking water on a roadside during the scorching heat. Photo: OINN

A tiger rests in water to keep itself cool during hot weather. Photo: OINN

Edhi workers put wet cloth to cover the heads of people in the scorching heat. Photo: OINN

An elephant cools itself with ice block at Safari Park in Karachi. Photo: OINN

A man distributes free drinks among children during hot weather in Karachi. Photo: OINN