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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “Mirpurkhas heatwave fatalities”
2. “Impact of heatwave in Mirpurkhas”
A man succumbed to heat stroke in Mirpurkhas amidst the ongoing severe heatwave in the city. The victim, identified as 40-year-old cattle trader Mohammad Yusuf Leghari, collapsed in the cattle market due to the intense heat and was pronounced dead at Civil Hospital. The scorching weather also persists in Sanghar and surrounding areas, prompting various organizations and the district administration to set up heat stroke camps providing cold water and beverages to residents. In Hyderabad, an awareness session on heat waves was conducted successfully, emphasizing the importance of staying hydrated and limiting outdoor activities. The local Met Office predicts extremely hot and dry weather in the Sukkur division with temperatures reaching 47-48 Celsius.
1. Deadly heatwave hits Mirpurkhas
2. Rising temperatures in Mirpurkhas lead to fatalities
Mirpurkhas: Man Succumbs to Heat Stroke in Severe Heatwave
Tragedy struck Mirpurkhas as a 40-year-old cattle trader, Mohammad Yusuf Leghari, fell victim to the scorching heatwave that has been gripping the city. The resident of Gulshan Colony collapsed in the cattle market due to the intense heat and was rushed to Civil Hospital, where doctors unfortunately confirmed his demise.
Efforts to Combat the Heatwave
With extreme heat persisting in Sanghar and its surrounding areas, various organisations, including political parties, social workers, and the district administration, have come together to set up heat stroke camps across different parts of the city. These camps are offering cold water and beverages to residents in an effort to mitigate the effects of the heatwave.
Community Leaders Urge Caution
Assistant Commissioner Tando Allahyar Faheem Shakir and Chairman Municipal Committee Syed Samar Abbas Shah Rizvi have issued appeals to citizens to limit outdoor activities to essential tasks only and to avoid unnecessary ventures. These appeals were made during visits to the heat stroke camps organised by the district administration.
Hyderabad Takes Preventative Measures
In Hyderabad, a joint session on heatwave awareness was conducted by Additional Deputy Commissioners, with representatives from Rescue 1122 and the District Health office participating in the session. The interactive session aimed to provide valuable information and address queries raised by students.
Hyderabad DC Zainul Abideen Memon chaired a meeting where officers were directed to provide water and ORS to vaccinators to prevent them from succumbing to heatstroke. The meeting also reviewed arrangements for an upcoming anti-polio drive in the region.
Weather Outlook for Sukkur Division
The local Met Office has forecast very hot and dry weather for the Sukkur division, with daytime maximum temperatures ranging from 47-48 Celsius. Specifically, districts like Sukkur, Khairpur, Jaccababd, and Shikarpur are expected to experience maximum temperatures of 47.5-48 Celsius. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a heatwave alert for the Sukkur division, advising concerned departments and district authorities to stay alert and prepared to tackle any contingencies.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 23rd, 2024.
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