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...
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.
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...
Multan- Sukkur motorway: According to Radio Pakistan, 20 people were killed whereas six were injured as the speeding bus rammed into the oil tanker that caused the fire on M-9. The bus was carrying 24 passengers and two crew members and departed from Lahore for Karachi. Police said the oil tanker’s driver ran away from the...
The under-construction building collapsed in Karachi’s Surjani Town, Sector 4D area. According to Dunya News, the rescue team pulled out 11 trapped people from the wreckage, while the injured were shifted to the hospital, and one of the severely injured lost his life after reaching the hospital. An operation is underway at the scene to search for...
Pakistan is going through a severe electricity crisis. As a result, numerous incidents happen in Pakistan due to substandard material that causes transformer explosions and electrocutions. Therefore, to spread awareness and prevent further incidents and fatalities, these precautions are necessary for Distribution companies and the public in an emergency. The mission of the campaign: Protect the lives...
Monsoon season has arrived. In Pakistan, heavy rain causes massive urban flooding and uncovered manholes, which results in severe inconveniences and accidents. Therefore, to prepare yourself and safely drive during rain, read below the precautions to save lives: Avoid parking under/billboards as they can fall from the strong winds and heavy showers. Check the battery charge. ...
