Tag: PMD
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PMD Battery Fire Leads to 7-Month Jail Sentence in Singapore
Summary of the incident A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in jail after a fatal fire he caused while charging a battery for his personal mobility device (PMD) using an incompatible charging device. The court noted that the defendant’s actions showed a reckless disregard for safety, leading to a fire that claimed a…
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Man jailed after fatal PMD charging fire in Singapore
Summary A 22-year-old man in Singapore was sentenced to seven months in jail after a fatal fire was traced to him using an incompatible device to charge a battery for his personal mobility device (PMD). The court noted that the sentence was higher than the prosecution’s request, underscoring the seriousness of safety lapses involving PMD…
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Man jailed for fatal HDB fire after charging PMD battery with incompatible device
Singapore Man Sentenced to Seven Months for Fatal PMD Battery Fire A 22-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in jail on Wednesday for a fatal fire that broke out in an HDB flat after he used an incompatible device to charge the battery of his personal mobility device (PMD). The judgment, delivered in a…
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Dense Fog in Karachi Disrupts Flights and Travel
Dense Fog Over Karachi Disrupts Flights and Daily Life A heavy blanket of fog has enveloped Karachi, reducing visibility across the port city and prompting disruptions to air travel and routine road transit. Residents reported dense fog patches in key areas such as Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, and University Road, where visibility dropped to near-zero…
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Dense Fog in Karachi Disrupts Flights and Commuting
Dense Fog Shrouds Karachi, Reducing Visibility Across the City Residents of Karachi woke to a thick blanket of fog that swept over key areas, including Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, and University Road. The dense fog has significantly reduced visibility, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories and triggering operational adjustments at the city’s airports. Forecasters from…
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Dense Fog Over Karachi Disrupts Flights and School and Road Traffic
Dense fog blankets Karachi, disrupting aviation and daily life A thick fog bank has settled over Karachi, reducing visibility across major districts including Clifton, II Chundrigar Road, and University Road. Local authorities reported the fog at several key points within the city as residents woke to muted streetlights and muted city sounds. The fog is…
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Pakistan Advances Flood Resilience with Modernized Hydromet System (MHSP)
Overview of the Modernization Initiative Pakistan is launching a comprehensive upgrade to its early flood warning and weather forecasting network under the Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP) project. Funded by World Bank-supported IFRAP (Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project), the initiative aims to bolster climate resilience by improving the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) ability…
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Pakistan Earthquake 4.5 in Karachi: Shaken, No Casualties
Overview A mild earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale struck the Karachi region in Pakistan in the early hours of Saturday, according to the National Seismic Monitoring Center (NSMC). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers below the surface and was centered near the Karachi metropolitan area. People across several neighborhoods reported…
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Rainfall in Karachi: Urban Flooding Warning Issued
Rain Hits Karachi: What to Expect On Sunday evening, parts of Karachi experienced rainfall as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a forecast warning of continued rain until September 11 (Thursday). Residents are advised to stay vigilant as the forecast not only includes rainfall but also potential urban flooding. Forecast and Expected Rainfall The PMD…
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Rain Alerts for Karachi: Urban Flooding Possible
Rainfall Forecast and Urban Flooding Risk in Karachi Parts of Karachi began experiencing rainfall on Sunday evening, marking the start of a fresh weather spell. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has reported that residents can expect rain to continue until September 11, raising concerns about urban flooding across the city. The Weather Outlook The PMD…