KARACHI, Sept 23 (INP): The scorching heat on Sunday continued to persist in Karachi as the temperature crossed 38 degrees. Following the sweltering weather conditions, emergency has been imposed in government hospitals. Doctors have also advised the public to keep themselves safe from scorching sunlight and use plenty of water. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), heat wave in Karachi will continue for two more days till Wednesday. Residents are advised to avoid going outside in the daytime to protect themselves from the heat wave. The scorching heat spell that began on June 19 continued for more than five days. It left at least 1200 people dead while 40,000 suffered heatstroke and exhaustion.