KARACHI – Karachi is likely to experience continued intensity of heat over the next three days as it suffered above-normal temperature a day earlier after the cessation of sea breeze.
Edhi Foundation has confirmed receiving 300 bodies during three last days with most of them died of heatstroke.
Amid the scorching heat, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued tips which can help people save from the heatwaves.
Know About Heatwave?
A heatwave is a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days.
Causes
The major causes of heatwaves include climate change, urbanization and deforestation.
Reason
Heatwaves form when ahigh-pressure area in the upper atmosphere strengthens and remains over a region.
Fact
Extreme heat kills more people per year than any other climate hazard
Do’s
Stay Hydrated
Stay Covered Wear light colour clothes
Utilize shade by using hats and umbrellas. Stay in shadow
Block direct sunlight
Don’ts
Avoid hot beverages and spicyfood
Avoid outdoor activities. Avoid going outside unnecessarily between 12:00pm-04:00pm
Avoid extreme temperature changes.
Don’t leave pets outside
