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. ...
Karachi: According to Express tribune, A man died of electrocution while trying to switch on the generator. The name of the deceased was Jawad, a 20-year-old boy, this incident happened at the dead's home in North Nazimabad. As per resources, Jawad was rushed to the Abbasi Shaheed hospital; however, he had already passed away.
Nepra introduces a safety campaign for the general public and electricians. Pakistan is going through a severe electricity crisis that includes electrocutions and substandard material that cause explosions hence, fatalities. Numerous incidents happen in Pakistan more often in regards to power., Therefore, to educate people and all other power stakeholders, it is necessary to have these...
Hyderabad: 5 people died in a gas explosion at the Pathan colony. According to 24 digital, the explosion happened a few days ago and cost several injuries. Victims were shifted to the hospital in Karachi, where they breathed their last. The death toll has reached 5; those who lost their lives in the incident were 65-year-old Ratan, 60-year-old Sawatri,...
According to Geo news: during a procession, Tazia hit on electric wires in Bhakkar. The incident cost 2 lives, whereas 16 were severely injured and shifted to the hospital. The negligence of people in being vigilant caused the incident. WAPDA must monitor these incidents and re-assess the low overhead wiring system.
