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Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change

27Feb

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change

Heavy rainfall swept across various parts of country on Thursday, bringing a significant drop in temperature and a refreshing change in atmosphere. Cities in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan witnessed light to heavy showers, much to the delight of residents. Punjab Welcomes a Cool Spell Several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Mianwali, Attock, Chakwal, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, and Gujrat, experienced heavy downpours. Sudden showers caused temperatures to drop, and intermittent drizzles continued throughout the day. Residents welcomed cool breeze, enjoying a much-needed respite from previous warm weather. In Phool Nagar, rain persisted since morning, accompanied by strong winds that further enhanced the co...

Karachi Weather Update: Cyclone Asna Moves Away, Light Rain Expected

1Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Pakistan

Karachi Weather Update: Cyclone Asna Moves Away, Light Rain Expected

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Cyclone Asna has moved away from Karachi's coast, reducing the threat to city. Although, cyclone once raised concerns, it is now located about 500 kilometers southeast of Karachi, 350 kilometers south and southeast of Ormara, and 260 kilometers southeast of Gwadar. Even with cyclone’s departure, Karachi will likely experience light rain or drizzle over the next 24 hours. PMD expects the sky to stay partly cloudy, with intermittent light showers in the city. Winds, which were strong due to cyclone, have now weakened, with current wind speeds recorded at 12 kilometers per hour from northeast. With these developments, PMD has given green light to fishermen in Sindh to resume their sea activities starting today. However, they a...

Karachi Heatwave Claims Four More Lives, Death Toll Reaches 49

2Jul

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Health, Pakistan

Karachi Heatwave Claims Four More Lives, Death Toll Reaches 49

Karachi continues to suffer from an intense heatwave, which has now claimed four more lives, bringing the total to 49 since June 21. Sindh Health Department confirmed the fatalities, all reported at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital within last 24 hours. Health department's statement highlighted the alarming impact of heatwave on city's hospitals. In past ten days, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital alone has recorded 23 deaths due to heatstroke. Civil Hospital reported 18 deaths, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) reported 5, and Qatar Hospital reported 3. Karachi has been experiencing unusually high temperatures, combined with high humidity, attributed to low air pressure. City's average temperature for month has been 4 degrees Celsius above the normal. On Sunday, temperature soared to 39.2°C,...

Eidul Azha Likely to be Celebrated on June 17 in Pakistan

30May

By Tahreem Akram2 Comments

Islam

Eidul Azha Likely to be Celebrated on June 17 in Pakistan

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Eidul Azha is expected to be celebrated on Monday, June 17. This prediction is based on the anticipated sighting of the moon for the Islamic month of Zilhajj. The Climate Data Processing Centre of PMD shared that the moon for Zilhajj is most likely to be seen on Friday, June 7. On June 6, the moon will rise at 5:38 PM, and the sun will set at 7:20 PM. After sunset, the moon should be visible for about 72 minutes. For the moon to be sighted, it needs to be at least 19 hours old. By sunset in Karachi, the moon will be 26 hours and 8 minutes old, making it easy to spot. Eidul Azha, the Feast of Sacrifice Eidul Azha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays. It commemorates th...

Karachi Reports Over 100 Heat Stroke Cases in 10 Days

28May

By Tahreem Akram3 Comments

Health

Karachi Reports Over 100 Heat Stroke Cases in 10 Days

Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has reported more than 100 heat stroke cases in the past 10 days. According to recent reports, Dr. Irfan Siddiqui, who is in charge of treating heat stroke patients, mentioned that Jinnah Hospital has treated 80 cases, while Civil Hospital has handled over 50 cases. The rising heat in the city has also led to an increase in gastroenteritis cases. Dr. Siddiqui noted that more than 30 gastroenteritis cases were reported yesterday alone. These cases are mostly seen between 12 noon and 5 pm when the heat is at its peak. The Pakistan Meteorological Department had issued a heat wave alert on May 19, warning that most parts of the country, including Sindh, would experience intense heat from May 21 to 27. Following this alert, the Sindh Disaster Management ...