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Pakistan heat wave kills 18
English.news.cn 2010-06-02 19:43:32
BEIJING, June 2 -- Heatwave in Pakistan has killed at least 18 people since the beginning of May. Authorities have warned people to stay out of the midday sun.
Our correspondent, Danial Khan, reports from Islamabad on the difficult conditions as temperatures hit 50 degrees Celsius.
Birds gasp for cool breeze, school kids faint in scorching sun, as experts predict another merciless month ahead and the monster heat wave to continue across Pakistan. Monsoon is due in July...
Muhammad Hanif, Director, Meteorological Office, said, "This time the heat wave has broken all previous records, and we are also expecting a sever heat wave in the coming months."
Deaths are taking place across the country and health authorities fear that the number can rise, as this is only the beginning of the summer season.
Shahab Kazi, Doctor, said, "There have been many deaths due to the heat wave, we ask the people to remain indoors and have plenty of water and drinks."
Analysts believe that it is not just the heat wave have turned people neurotic.
Surriya, Patient, said, "It is very hot, there is no electricity and clean drinking water. I am suffering from diarrhea."
The sweltering heat has forced the consumption of ice and cold drink, melons and water melons, which are generally consumed in unhygienic conditions leading to outbreaks of multiple water borne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis and dehydration."
Children and elderly people are most vulnerable to heat will at last bring relief to them. "
English.news.cn 2010-06-02 19:43:32
BEIJING, June 2 -- Heatwave in Pakistan has killed at least 18 people since the beginning of May. Authorities have warned people to stay out of the midday sun.
Our correspondent, Danial Khan, reports from Islamabad on the difficult conditions as temperatures hit 50 degrees Celsius.
Birds gasp for cool breeze, school kids faint in scorching sun, as experts predict another merciless month ahead and the monster heat wave to continue across Pakistan. Monsoon is due in July...
Muhammad Hanif, Director, Meteorological Office, said, "This time the heat wave has broken all previous records, and we are also expecting a sever heat wave in the coming months."
Deaths are taking place across the country and health authorities fear that the number can rise, as this is only the beginning of the summer season.
Shahab Kazi, Doctor, said, "There have been many deaths due to the heat wave, we ask the people to remain indoors and have plenty of water and drinks."
Analysts believe that it is not just the heat wave have turned people neurotic.
Surriya, Patient, said, "It is very hot, there is no electricity and clean drinking water. I am suffering from diarrhea."
The sweltering heat has forced the consumption of ice and cold drink, melons and water melons, which are generally consumed in unhygienic conditions leading to outbreaks of multiple water borne diseases such as diarrhea, hepatitis and dehydration."
Children and elderly people are most vulnerable to heat will at last bring relief to them. "
