Pakistan heatwave: Death toll over 1,000 in Sindh

The heatwave has coincided with several power cuts in Karachi that have angered residents and left many without ways of keeping cool

The death toll from a heatwave in Pakistan's southern Sindh province has passed 1,000, reports say.

Local media say that at least 950 people have died in Karachi, with tens of thousands being treated for heatstroke and dehydration.

Temperatures dipped to 38C (100F) on Thursday but the spokesman for a leading charity told AFP that the death toll could reach as high as 1,500.

Officials have been criticised for not doing enough to tackle the crisis.

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