Floods have been devastating for the people of Pakistan. Floods have ravaged the infrastructure from Sindh to KP, particularly in Sindh and Balochistan. Over 1000 deaths have been reported, with hundreds of thousands displaced after the floods wreaked havoc. Follow the precautions below to survive in Floods: 1: Flood safety measures 2: Take flood warnings seriously 3: Don't build...
Inadequate internal wiring is hazardous to residents. For example, in Pakistan, 50 percent of fire incidents occur due to substandard electric wiring, Dawn. Low-quality wiring poses electrocutions, damages home appliances, and fire due to short-circuits. Some incidents happened due to poor and uncovered switches. E.g., a person was electrocuted while turning on the pedestal fan. Especially in...
In Pakistan, using the Kunda connection (electricity theft) is typical without any precautions and fear of punishment. Due to a lack of awareness in houses, to save on electricity bills, most residents tend to perform such illegal activities, despite being hazardous. According to Tribune, 1,389,184 cases of Kunda were reported, out of which Sukkur (SEPCO) was on top...
An electrical shock could result in burns or leave no visual scar on the skin. An electrical current flowing through the body can induce internal injuries, cardiac arrest, or other harm in any instance. Even a modest amount of electricity might be catastrophic. Precautions to save an electrocuted person: Don't touch an injured person still in...
In Pakistan, the negligence toward dilapidated buildings is endangering people's lives; the lack of maintenance has given rise to building collapse incidents. The building collapse is not limited to the maintenance of old shabby buildings but the substandard material used in developing structures. Numerous cases in Pakistan reported are said to have been due to the...
Recently, a 20-year-old boy electrocuted while running a generator at home in Karachi. However, there must be many cases that are not highlighted as the generator is a source of endangering lives because of the poisonous gas (Carbon mono oxide) it contains that can cause fire and electrocution. Follow these directions to run a generator safely: ...
According to the National Highway and Motorway spokesman, four times more deaths are caused by road accidents Twelve thousand people are killed annually, and 50 thousand are injured in road accidents. These accidents occur due to violations of safety and traffic rules. 80% of accidents are due to speeding, careless driving, and the use of mobile while driving. Not...
In Pakistan, intertwined wiring through electric poles or lampposts hanging uncovered on streets threatens the residents. The danger strengthens during the monsoon, especially for the children who play on the streets in the rain. In some places, the cluttered wires are too low to be touched. This hazard is strongly noticeable and neglected. These wires...
Mangroves grow in a mix of fresh and salt water, preventing cyclones and flooding. Unfortunately, tons of mangroves are being cut down, potentially posing a severe environmental hazard. For example, trees were felled for the development of Ocean View high-rise buildings, constructions, and industrialization. In addition, mangroves in the forest provide refuge for shorebirds, which...
In Karachi, Throwing bottles, plastic bags, food and hospital waste has turned the scenic beauty of blue colored water to black. Is it the government to be blamed for? No, they cannot tackle this issue alone. It is the responsibility of every to citizen to play their role in taking care and protect the sea...
