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

1Sep

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

Latest, Pakistan

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

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that Cyclone Asna has moved away from Karachi's coast, reducing the threat to the city. Although the 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 the cyclone’s departure, Karachi will likely experience light rain or drizzle over the next 24 hours. The PMD expects the sky to stay partly cloudy, with intermittent light showers in the city. Winds, which were strong due to the cyclone, have now weakened, with current wind speeds recorded at 12 kilometers per hour from the northeast. With these developments, the PMD has given the green light to fishermen in Sindh to resume their sea activit...

Karachi Heatwave Claims Four More Lives, Death Toll Reaches 49

2Jul

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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 ...

8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

6Jul

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Pakistan

8 Innocent Citizens died in Monsoon Rains in Lahore

At least eight people lost their lives, and 14 sustained injuries in separate incidents as torrential rains affected Punjab for the second consecutive day. This monsoon rains broke 30 years' record in Lahore. At least eight people died and several others wounded in accidents. As heavy monsoon rains broke a 30-year record here in the provincial metropolis on Wednesday. Rescue officials said most of the people died of electrocution. As Lahore witnessed 291 millimeters of rain that broke a 30-year record. Earlier, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi told reporters that six deaths were reported in rain-related incidents in Lahore. He said cabinet members and all relevant departments were in the field to take an effective part in drainage operation. Moreover, Punjab...