According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Dawn news has reported that at least 650,000 pregnant women, out of whom 73,000 are expected to deliver next month, in the flood-affected areas are in dire need of maternal health services. Therefore, many women and girls are at an increased risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Up...
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority has constantly been monitoring flood situations across Pakistan. According to the dire and worst conditions, NDMA has introduced advisories to the relevant authorities to stay vigilant and cope with the conditions well. Maintain enhanced alert level/monitoring of developing situations to reduce reaction /response times. All civic agencies/rescue services (Rescue...
Floods have been devastating for the people of Pakistan. Floods have ravaged the infrastructure from Sindh to KP, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan. Over 1000 deaths have been reported, with hundreds of thousands displaced after the floods wreaked havoc. Follow the precautions below to survive in Floods: 1: Flood safety measures 2: Take flood warnings seriously 3: Don't build...
Pakistan has become a victim of floods since June 2022. However, despite warnings, floods continue to wreak havoc across Pakistan due to climate catastrophes. Most cities of Sindh, Balochistan, and KP are inundated with flood water. As a result, hundreds of infrastructures have been destroyed, including houses and commercial buildings (Hotels, etc.) More than 1000 people have...
Sonu Masih, a sanitary worker at the Liaquat National Hospital city branch, was found dead on the roof. According to the Dawn News, he was electrocuted while clearing rainwater on the rooftop of the building amid heavy downpours. His family held a sit-in as a protest outside the hospital. They demanded legal action against the officer assigned and...
Heavy rain flogged the city areas causing inundation of the low-lying regions and abeyance of business and commercial activities in major markets and bazaars. Rainwater accumulated in Qasimabad, Latifabad and city talukas, especially in the low-lying areas. All main roads were flooded with rainwater, causing traffic gridlock in different areas.
Inadequate internal wiring is hazardous to residents. For example, in Pakistan, 50 percent of fire incidents occur due to substandard electric wiring, Dawn. Low-quality wiring poses electrocutions, damages home appliances, and fire due to short-circuits. Some incidents happened due to poor and uncovered switches. E.g., a person was electrocuted while turning on the pedestal fan. Especially in...
In Pakistan, using the Kunda connection (electricity theft) is typical without any precautions and fear of punishment. Due to a lack of awareness in houses, to save on electricity bills, most residents tend to perform such illegal activities, despite being hazardous. According to Tribune, 1,389,184 cases of Kunda were reported, out of which Sukkur (SEPCO) was on top...
Torrential rains wreaked havoc in southern Balochistan and Sindh. According to Al-Jazeera, more than 650 people have died across the country, and hundreds of thousands of people have been marooned and displaced. Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan, has been inundated severely. More than 200 people have died in the province, 58 children, and more than 10,000 people...
An electrical shock could result in burns or leave no visual scar on the skin. An electrical current flowing through the body can induce internal injuries, cardiac arrest, or other harm in any instance. Even a modest amount of electricity might be catastrophic. Precautions to save an electrocuted person: Don't touch an injured person still in...
