500+ Karachi residents died in a heatwave; petition accuses K-Electric of prolonged power outages.

500+ Karachi residents died in a heatwave last month. A petition accuses K-Electric, the city's power company, of causing 10-16 hr power outages. The Sindh High Court issued notices to K-Electric, police, and SSP Complaint Cell South, asking them to respond by July 30th. Karachi experienced temperatures of up to 42°C and 53% humidity, with over 200 heat-stroke cases reported at Jinnah Hospital.

July 27, 2024
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