With heat increasing, medical experts have sounded the alarm.
Medical experts have sounded the alarm for the citizens after the continuous increase in the intensity of heat wave across the country including Karachi.
Global warming has affected Pakistan like the rest of the world and the scorching heat in parts of the country, including Karachi, is breaking previous records.
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According to Aaj Ki Aawaz News, with the increase in the intensity of heat, medical experts have also revealed the risk of spread of various infections while sounding the alarm for the citizens.
Medical experts say that skin diseases and other infections are on the rise as the heat increases.
Heat rash, scabies, ringworm and jaundice are increasing in them.
One hundred to one hundred and fifty cases of skin diseases are being reported daily in the OPD of Jinnah Hospital Karachi.
Cases of skin burns and acne due to sun rays are also being seen more.
Experts have instructed that citizens should not step out of the house unnecessarily during the day in extreme heat.
If going out is unavoidable, cover your head while going out. Wear light colored loose clothing.
Experts have instructed the citizens to be safe from the heat of the sun, especially from 11 am to 4 pm.