We had 2000 deaths in India last month on account of the heat wave...Now 700 die in Pakistan...Mammoth tragedy that has affected the neighbors!
[h=1]Pakistan heatwave: Emergency measures as toll nears 700[/h]June 23, 2015
Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif has called for emergency measures as the death toll from a heatwave in southern Sindh province reached nearly 700.
The army is now being deployed to help set up heat stroke centres, with temperatures reaching 45C (113F).
Officials have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the crisis.
There is anger among local residents at the authorities because power cuts have restricted the use of air-conditioning units and fans, correspondents say.
http://news.rediff.com/commentary/2...ll-nears-700/b1dbc9ede13c203432bcb312a0d50569
[h=1]Pakistan heatwave: Emergency measures as toll nears 700[/h]June 23, 2015
Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif has called for emergency measures as the death toll from a heatwave in southern Sindh province reached nearly 700.
The army is now being deployed to help set up heat stroke centres, with temperatures reaching 45C (113F).
Officials have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the crisis.
There is anger among local residents at the authorities because power cuts have restricted the use of air-conditioning units and fans, correspondents say.
http://news.rediff.com/commentary/2...ll-nears-700/b1dbc9ede13c203432bcb312a0d50569
