Pakistan heatwave death toll tops 150

More than 150 people have died in a 10-day heat wave across Pakistan, officials said today.

Tue, 28 Jun, 2005 - 12:39

More than 150 people have died in a 10-day heat wave across Pakistan, officials said today.

At least 157 people have died in the scorching temperatures, said Mohammed Sabir, an official at the Health Ministry. He gave no breakdown of where the deaths occurred.

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