At least 10 people were found dead across Karachi, with authorities linking several of the fatalities to heat exposure and suspected drug overdoses, while causes in some deaths remain undetermined.

Rescue officials stated that four individuals were found in critical condition and later died during treatment, while six others were discovered dead at different locations, including homes, a mosque and public areas.

According to a spokesperson for the Chhipa Foundation, bodies were recovered from multiple neighbourhoods during the day.

A 35-year-old unidentified man was found near Saima Arabian Villas in Manghopir, while another man, estimated to be around 50, was recovered near Noor Hotel in Gulshan-e-Hadeed. A third body, of a man believed to be 36, was found near Khayaban-e-Saqib in Defence Phase VIII. Officials indicated that these deaths were linked to drug use in high temperatures.

In Clifton’s Boat Basin area, a man aged around 60 was found unconscious and shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, where he died during treatment.

A 50-year-old man was found unconscious beneath the Liaquatabad No 10 bridge and taken to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where he died. Another man, estimated to be 45, was discovered near Jamali Bridge on the Super Highway and also died after being moved to hospital.

In Surjani Town, a 50-year-old man identified as Dur Muhammad was found in critical condition on a roadside and later died at Jinnah Hospital.

A 55-year-old man, Abdul Wadud, was found dead near Tayyaba Mosque on SUPARCO Road in Baldia. Officials stated that heat exposure may have contributed to the death.

In Mauripur, a 70-year-old man named Zaheer was found dead inside his home near Nala Stop. Initial findings suggested that weather conditions may have played a role.

In another incident, a man believed to be around 42 was found dead inside Usmania Mosque in North Karachi Sector 5-D/3. Officials from the Edhi Foundation stated that the man had arrived at the mosque to offer prayers. His identity could not be confirmed and the cause of death remains unclear.

Police stated that at least eight bodies were recovered in related incidents and said identification is being carried out using available verification systems, with coordination between police, hospitals and rescue services.

Three of the deceased have been identified so far. In the Docks area, a body recovered from a residence was identified as 80-year-old Abdul Zaheer. Police stated that there was no fan inside the house, indicating possible heat exposure. His family is reported to be in Bangladesh.

Another body found near a mosque on SUPARCO Road was identified as Abdul Wadud, a resident of Mochko. A man found dead inside a rickshaw in Manghopir was identified as Gulzar, a driver.

Police stated that at least one body recovered from Liaquatabad could not be identified through existing systems, while efforts are ongoing to establish the identities of others.