Awaz Apni

Awaz Apni KARACHI: Another spell of heavy rains begun in the metropolis, as downpour lashed most parts of the Karachi on early Tuesday morning. The start of the fresh spell of monsoon rains on the one hand further improved the weather condition in the city, which had faced severe heat during the past days and on the other hand brought with it the usual problems of power outage. A number of electricity feeders tripped as a result of heavy rain, plunging many parts of the city into darkness.

CNews LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Wednesday paid tribute to the City Nazim Karachi and the City District Government for taking effective steps for coping with the rain related challenges.The Haq Parast leadership of City Government took appropriate measures for improvement of the storm water drains and overall sewerage system before the expected rains. This helped avert a crisis like situation faced by the city in the last year’s rains, he added.

CNews LAHORE: Torrential rains lashed different districts of Punjab including this capital city, which inundated several low-lying areas and water gushing into the residential areas paralyzed the normal life, as the marooned citizens remained confined. Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif visiting the affected areas of the city thrashed the LDA and WASA high officials for their lethargy and ordered setting up emergency committee for carrying out the relief work.  Lahore besides other areas of Punjab witnessing heavy downpours since early this morning, while the accumulated rainwater soon inundated the roads and streets and several residential areas of the city went submerged under several feet of water. Gushing water into the houses damaged valuable household goods including electric items, fridge etc. Roads looked like rivers and canals, which blocked the traffic, while several vehicles were washed away. Life stands completely paralyzed, as the citizens could not go to their offices ...