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The Sindh government successfully treated 675 heatstroke cases between April 14 and May 27, 2025, with no reported casualties, according to a report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Most cases came from Shaheed Benazir Abad (SBA) (537) and Khairpur (114). Of the 537 patients in SBA, 299 were male and 237 female. Karachi and Hyderabad reported only four cases combined.
Meanwhile, 53 livestock deaths were confirmed due to the ongoing heatwave, including 51 goats and sheep and 2 cows, mostly in Khairpur and Tharparkar.
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To combat the extreme weather, 544 heatstroke camps have been set up across 22 districts. SBA has the highest number of camps at 122, followed by Tando Allahyar (57), Tharparkar (56), and Hyderabad (163).
Daytime temperatures are expected to remain 4 to 6°C above normal, with Dadu peaking at 48°C, and Larkana and SBA at 47°C. Dust-thunderstorms and light rain are forecast for Ghotki, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Khairpur, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Tharparkar, and Hyderabad.
PDMA advises the public to stay hydrated and indoors during peak heat hours, protect livestock and crops and avoid direct sunlight.
The government continues monitoring conditions and stresses public cooperation to prevent heat-related emergencies.
