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Karachi to experience warm spell in February, hitting today

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Karachi to experience warm spell in February Temperature in Karachi could soar to 33 degree Celsius Sea breezes will be suspended causing more trouble KARACHI: Owing to climate change, the metropolitan city is to brave a warm spell hitting the city in the month of February. As per the meteorological department, the city will witness … Read more

Karachi may witness light rain amid severe cold

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It is likely to rain in Karachi today amid cold The rain will hit under influence of a system In Balochistan, heavy snowfall is expected KARACHI: Amid the severe cold, it is likely to rain in most parts of Sindh including Karachi under the influence of a weather system entering the province today. The met … Read more

Weather update: Cold persists in Karachi, snowfall expected in other areas

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Cold to persist in Karachi as winds are continuing Rain and snowfall expected in upper parts of Pakistan Hail is also expected in a few places KARACHI: The intensity of cold is to persist in Karachi as cold winds are continuing in the city since morning. The current temperature of the city is 12 degrees … Read more

Karachi weather update: Temperature may drop to 6°C as cold wave persists

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PMD has forecast another cold wave in Sindh Temperature is expected to drop to 6-8 °C in Karachi Cold and dry weather is expected in plain areas KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another cold wave is likely to grip Sindh including Karachi from tomorrow (Sunday). According to a statement by the MET … Read more

Weather: Karachi to brave another 24 hours of cold

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Weather to remain cold in Karachi in next 24 hours Mercury is expected to drop to 10-12 degrees Balochistan is also braving heavy snowfall KARACHI; The citizens of the metropolitan city have to brave severe cold weather for another 24 hours as the temperature is expected to drop today as well at night. The meteorological … Read more

 Cold And Cough Home Remedies During Winter

Cold And Cough
  • Cold and cough cases has been increasing dramatically.
  • If you are exposed to seasonal diseases cold and cough can ruin an entire week.
  • Expert shares some home remedies to help you boost your immunity.

Cold and cough cases has been increasing dramatically since the start of the winter. Expert shares some home remedies to help you boost your immunity.

If you are likely to be exposed to seasonal diseases, a cold and cough can ruin not just a few days, but an entire week. Here are the10 home remedies that can help you avoid catching a cold or cough this winter.

Drink plenty of fluids:

Drinking liquids in the winter is often overlooked because many people do not drink enough water, resulting in dehydration. Drinking various fluids, particularly water, can help your body fight a variety of diseases by detoxifying your body and keeping it clean. In addition to warm water, you can opt for fresh vegetable soups.

Ginger:

In the winter, kitchen ingredients like ginger can help keep illnesses at bay.  If you have a slow metabolism and a low immune system, ginger water can help you a lot because it boosts immunity and keeps you active throughout the day.

Honey:

Honey is one of the ancient kitchen ingredients used to treat various diseases. It contains antioxidants that can treat a sore throat and prevent chest infections in the winter.

Turmeric milk or water:

Turmeric boiled in milk or water is one of the best cold and cough remedies. It acts as an antibiotic, preventing many diseases and keeping your immune system active during the winter months.

Use Probiotics:

Probiotics aid in the maintenance of a healthy intestines. It is essential to include it in your diet because it boosts immunity and keeps you healthy during the cold season. Kimchi, kaanji, curd, tempeh, and other probiotic-rich foods are available.

Vitamin C:

Vitamin C boosts the body’s immune system, making it easier to recover from a cold or cough. If you truly believe that this winter will be disease-free, try including foods like amla, orange, and pineapple in your diet.

Zinc-rich foods:

Pulses, whole grains, nuts, and seeds boost body ’s immune system and lessen infection. When the body is combating diseases in the winter, it requires healthy food to function properly.

Green Tea And Soups:

Possessing hot beverages during the cold months helps to maintain your health by balancing your body’s temperature. Green tea and fresh vegetable soups boost your metabolism and aid in the protection of white blood cells against seasonal viruses.

Breathing:

Breathing exercises can be extremely beneficial in preventing colds and coughs. When you start breathing forcefully during the exercise, you create fiction, which causes the nasal track to become warm.

Exercise Often:

Exercising clears your nasal passages and relieves nasal congestion temporarily. Exercising causes heavy breathing and an increase in body temperature, which helps prevent seasonal colds and coughs.

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Karachi Weather: City to experience light rain with severe cold winds

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Karachi to experience light rain with severe cold winds Temperature likely to drop once again from today Balochistan is hit by heavy rain and snowfall KARACHI: Light rain is likely to hit a few parts of the metropolitan city by evening while mercury dropped once again as another cold wave gripped Karachi. The severity of … Read more

Weather update: Another cold wave to hit Karachi this week

Karachi cold wave

Another cold wave to grip Karachi Cold winds are expected to take over the city Weather to remain severely cold in most parts KARACHI: The city is likely to be gripped by another cold wave this Thursday (January 19), reported Meteorological Department. The weather turned chilly last week and continued to be severely cold till … Read more

Karachi weather update: Mercury to drop tonight, cold winds to grip city

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Karachi weather is to remain cloudy throughout the day City witnessed drizzling in the morning hours The mercury is expected to fall further from tonight KARACHI: Metropolitan city is likely to experience light rain today and the weather is to remain cloudy throughout the day, as predicted by the meteorological department. Reports pouring in from … Read more

UAE distributes blankets, jackets among needy in Pakistan

UAE distributes blankets and jackets in Pakistan The campaign will continue for ten days Thousands of people will benefit from this campaign The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has started distribution of blankets and jackets for needy people in Pakistan with the start of winter. UAE Consul General started the distribution process from the Khairpur area … Read more

Gas shortage intensified in most cities of Pakistan

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Gas shortage intensified in Pakistan Most cities are experiencing gas load shedding daily Amid winter, Karachi has been severely affected ISLAMABAD: The shortage of gas in most areas of Pakistan has been intensifying day by day and the citizens have to purchase expensive LPG to meet their daily needs. The shortage of gas has been … Read more

Weather update: Cold intensity drops in Karachi, Punjab gets rain

PMD predicts slight relief from Karachi's cold wave

Intensity of cold dropped suddenly in Karachi The current temperature of city is 18 degrees Celsius Most parts of Punjab have been experiencing rain KARACHI: The citizens have been experiencing a sudden decrease in the intensity of cold in Karachi this morning. The drop in cold is due to the change in wind direction while … Read more

Gas load shedding intensified in major cities

Gas load shedding intensified in major cities Cuts have pushed citizens to purchase LPG cylinders Both domestic and commercial consumers ISLAMABAD: Due to unannounced load shedding of gas supply domestic and commercial consumers have been facing hardships across the country. The daily load shedding of gas has pushed the citizens to purchase expensive LPG cylinders. According … Read more

Karachi weather: Cold wave in city intensified

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Winter cold in Karachi has intensified The temperature dropped to 10.1 degrees Celsius The humidity ratio has been recorded at 63% KARACHI: The winter cold in Karachi has intensified since last night as winds from Quetta entered the city. According to the report of the Meteorological Department, the cold in Karachi has increased. The lowest … Read more

Weather update: Dense fog intensified cold in most parts of country

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Dense fog has intensified the cold in most parts of country A pall of fog has blanketed Punjab The dense fog has caused a delay in flights at airports ISLAMABAD: Dense fog has intensified the cold in most parts of the country including Lahore and has paralysed life for the residents. A pall of fog … Read more

Gas load shedding: Shortage of supply aggravates situation for people

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Gas load shedding soars in almost all cities of Pakistan The rise in gas outages has worsened problems of citizens Shortage of gas supply influenced the price of gas cylinders With the outset of winter in Pakistan, gas load shedding soared in almost all major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Multan, Hyderabad and others. … Read more

US intelligence: fighting in the Ukraine conflict will abate over the winter

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US intelligence agencies predict that the combat in Ukraine will continue to wane through the upcoming winter. Even though Russia has lost more than half of the territory it had conquered, the war in Ukraine is already in its ninth month. The majority of the fighting is currently taking place near the eastern Ukrainian cities … Read more

Nato chief: Putin is using winter as a weapon of war in Ukraine

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Ahead of a meeting of Nato foreign ministers in Bucharest, he claims that Moscow is increasing its “waves of brutality.” UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tells reporters that Russia is attempting to “freeze the Ukrainians into submission.” Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, is in the UK and will speak to lawmakers later. Russia’s … Read more

Ivan Fedotov: Russian ice hockey player confined over military charges

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A Russian ice hockey player under agreement with a U.S.- based National Hockey League. Russia over charges he dodged military assistance and has since been taken to tactical emergency clinic. Subsequent to becoming sick, his legal counselor told a Russian state news office. Ivan Fedotov, a goaltender in the Russian group that won silver at … Read more

The most expensive FIFA World Cup in the history

The most expensive FIFA World Cup in the history

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November of this year will be the first in the Middle East. Qatar is the second Asian country to host the tournament, following Korea and Japan in 2002. Read more: KL Rahul-led Team India To Arrive In Delhi against South Africa According to international media sources, the World … Read more

Weather in Colorado changes from 60 degrees to snow, 115K people lose electricity.

On Friday, people in Colorado were hit by a late-spring storm that brought snow and cold temperatures. PowerOutage.US reported 115,113 people without power in the state as of late Saturday morning. On Saturday, May 21, 2022, in Denver, a spring storm stormed through the intermountain West, blanketing the region with up to two feet of … Read more

White House warns of rise in covid cases coming fall

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White House warns of rise in covid cases coming fall A Biden organization official cautioned Friday that there could be 100m Covid-19 diseases this fall and winter, possibly prodding a flood in hospitalizations and passing. The White House is getting ready contingency plans for giving immunizations to US inhabitants assuming that officials will not give … Read more

US freestyle skier chases Olympic glory after near-fatal car crash

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US freestyle skier Colby Stevenson said Tuesday he wants to put his traumatic past behind him as he goes for Olympic glory in Beijing, having survived a near-fatal car crash six years ago. On Wednesday, the 24-year-old qualified fifth for the men’s freeski Big Air final and reflected on a watershed moment in his short … Read more

Ryanair slashes losses but Omicron hit winter bookings

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LONDON: Ryanair slashed its losses sharply in final three months of 2021 but the emergence of the Omicron variant cut into the normally busy winter holiday travel season, the low-cost airline said Monday. Ryanair said its final quarter of the year had started well, with strong bookings as there was “less confusion” about the British government’s … Read more

Olympic giants China face medal combat in the home Games

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China did not appear at a Winter Olympics until 1980 at Lake Placid and has hardly sparkled since, winning one gold medal — in short track speed skating — at the last Games, in South Korea’s Pyeongchang, in 2018. China topped the medals table at its 2008 Summer Olympics but expectations are much lower for the next month’s Beijing Games … Read more

Chinese cities battle Covid as Winter Olympics loom

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BEIJING: China is battling coronavirus outbreaks in several cities, testing the country’s strict “zero-Covid” strategy just weeks before Beijing hosts the Winter Olympics. Here’s a rundown of the measures in place in key areas of the world’s most populous nation.   Tianjin Fears are growing about China’s largest domestic Omicron cluster to date in the … Read more