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More rain with urban flooding expected in parts of Sindh, PMD predicts

Rain urban flooding

Rain, wind-thunderstorm is expected in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from today (Monday) till Thursday. According to the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD), light to heavy rain, wind-thundershowers up to 150mm are expected in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from today till August 27. According to the MET office, Karachi is expected to receive … Read more

Karachi Rain: Light to heavy rain showers turn weather pleasant

Karachi rain today

After intense heat in Karachi, the fourth spell of rain lashes parts of Karachi here on Thursday (today), turning the weather pleasant.

Areas including Saddar, Korangi, Landhi, Malir, University Road, Old City Area and Garden East receive light to heavy rainfall.

On the other hand, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Sindh, South Punjab and eastern parts of Balochistan from Thursday (today) till Saturday along with a warning of urban flooding for Karachi and Hyderabad.

According to the PMD, a monsoon low pressure from the Bay of Bengal is likely to approach Sindh today in the evening or night.

Widespread rain/wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Allah Yar, Matiyari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Dadu and Shaheed Benazirabad from today till the next three days.

Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours, while rain-wind-thundershowers are expected in South Punjab, Sindh and eastern Balochistan.

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Fourth spell of rain to hits parts of Pakistan from Thursday, predicts PMD

PMD predicts Heavy rain in Pakistan

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Sindh, South Punjab and eastern parts of Balochistan from Thursday (today) till Saturday along with a warning of urban flooding for Karachi and Hyderabad.

According to the PMD, a monsoon low pressure from the Bay of Bengal is likely to approach Sindh today in the evening or night.

“Under the influence of this weather system, strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate in Sindh, South Punjab and Eastern Balochistan from Thursday (evening/night) to Saturday.”

Widespread rain/wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall, is expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Tando Allah Yar, Matiyari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Dadu and Shaheed Benazirabad from today till the next three days.

Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours, while rain-wind-thundershowers are expected in South Punjab, Sindh and eastern Balochistan.

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CM Sindh releases Rs463 million funds for rain emergency measures

CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah

The Sindh government on Wednesday released Rs463 million funds to cope with the damages and emergency situations after heavy rain lashed different parts of Karachi.

The funds were released on the orders of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah.

According to the details, Rs200 million funds had been released by the provincial government for the Solid Waste Emergency and Efficiency Project (SWEEP) on July 26.

While giving details of funds, CM Sindh in a statement, said that the government on July 2 had released Rs229 million funds to divisional commissioners.

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NEPRA takes notice of deaths due to electrocution in recent rains in Karachi

NEPRA takes notice of deaths due to electrocution in recent rains in Karachi

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has taken stern notice of the deaths caused by the recent rains in Karachi. According to a statement issued by NEPRA, the authority has introduced an email address to collect evidence from the general public and affected people to determine those who were responsible. The Authority has requested … Read more

Karachi rain: Three more people killed in electrocution incidents

Karachi rain: Three more people killed in electrocution incident

Heavy and light rain fell in different parts of Karachi, the capital of Sindh province today (Monday), with which the power outages in the city while 3 more people were killed in electrocution incidents. Today (July 27) intermittent rain with winds reported in different parts of the city including Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Ayesha Manzil, Haideri, … Read more

Alamgir Khan slammed K-Electric, appeals for more power suppliers in Karachi

K Electric's unannounced loadshedding continues

With increased power outages in Karachi, citizens suffer fulfilling their basic needs. Alamgir Khan, however, slammed K-Electric for their continuous negligence.

Speaking to an interview on Kiran Naz’s show ‘Bus Bohat Hogaya’, Alamgir Khan lashed K-Electric’s negligence and came in support for citizens facing problems due to power outages.

He said that it is my high demand to not let just one company like K-Electric to deal with this basic supply, as they are failed to fulfill the need of power supply.

Khan further said that is much necessary to increase power suppliers for Karachi so that the ones who cause negligence can be brought to charge.

To avoid problems faced by the consumers, this monopoly should end, or else the single power supplier will cause blackmailing to the government.

On the other hand, the witnesses in Naqeebullah Murder case turned away from their statement against Rao Anwar, who had claimed to have shot down four members of the defunct Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in an encounter near Shah Latif Town in Karachi.

Alamgir Khan said there are numerous persons who witnessed the murder scene and those with Naqeebullah at that time, their statement could be much strong in the court. However, despite of all the charges made on Rao Anwar, he left his position but stlll carries strong political support which allow him roam around the streets freely.

He requested the court authorities to take proper notice on Rao Anwar’s matter and cut his supportive wings in order to provide justice in Naqeebullah murder case.

Alamgir, however, praised the lawyers who are still working tirelessly in this case. He is rest assured that the lawyers will come up to something positive justly in this case.

He further added that Rao Anwar is not the only culprit in the police team, adding that there are many more who gains political and strong support to hide their crimes.

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Chairman NAB ordered an inquiry against K Electric

Overall conviction rate in NAB cases is 68.8%

Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal, took notice of public complaints and media reports and ordered an inquiry against K Electric. According to a statement issued by NAB, K Electric is accused of overbilling billions of rupees with unannounced long load shedding. The statement further said that according to the agreement reached … Read more

People call for an end to K-Electric as power outrage continues for hours

Karachi Power shortage

The public has called for an end to power supplier K-Electric after unannounced load-shedding increased in Karachi. Eight to 12 hours of load-shedding a day is being reported across the city. On Friday night, dozens of residents of Pak Colony slept on footpaths due to the heat. They complained that K-Electric blamed the unannounced load-shedding … Read more

Major cities of Sindh left without power as Jamshoro grid station catches fire

Karachi Power shortage

At least 10 cities of Sindh, including Karachi, plunged into darkness after a fire erupted at a 500KV grid station in Jamshoro Tuesday morning. According to the details, a fire at the 500kv Jamshoro grid station of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) left several cities of Sindh completely without power. A power outage was … Read more