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Death toll from Pakistan heat wave goes beyond 1,000

The death toll in Pakistan's heat wave has soared to over one-thousand, with thousands more still being treated despite a gradual drop in temperatures.

Most of the deaths were reported the port city of Karachi in Sindh Province. Over eight-thousand people have also been affected by heatstroke and dehydration. The local administration in Sindh province has declared a state of emergency, encouraging people to stay indoors. Multiple daily power outages as well as water shortages have also exacerbated the situation.


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