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HYDERABAD, Jan 25: Different parts of the interior of Sindh received rains on Monday and Tuesday, causing suspension of power supply for quite some time. The rainfall turned the weather chilly.
In Hyderabad, water supply remained suspended to parts of Latifabad due to suspension of power supply after the city received light rain on Monday night and Tuesday. The power supply to many areas was cut.
Water and Sanitation Agency managing director Shaukat Hayat Bhutto said there was no power supply to the Hussainabad waterworks between 9am and 4pm, affecting water supply to unit numbers 4, 5, 10 and 11.
SANGHAR: The entire district received light rain on Tuesday. The rain started at about 5am and continued intermittently till 11am, exposing the fragile sewerage. Sewage and rainwater accumulated at many places and on roads.
The power supply to Tando Adam remained cut for several hours. However, farmers said the rain would have a positive impact on wheat and other crops. The rain forced people in Shahdadpur, Tando Adam and Khipro towns to remain indoors.
NAWABSHAH: Nawabshah, Qazi Ahmad, Sakrand, Daulatpur, Daur, Bandhi, 60 Miles and adjoining areas received light rain on Monday night and Tuesday. The weather became cold and people remained indoors.
MIRPURKHAS: Mirpurkhas also received light rain on Tuesday. People stayed in their homes due to the cold weather.
THATTA: It rained in the district on Tuesday morning, affecting trade activities. Transport also remained thin. Meanwhile, the district nazim has imposed emergency in the district, suspended leaves of government employees and directed government departments to remain alert due to expected torrential rains within 24 hours.
DCO Ahmed Bux Narejo told this correspondent that District Nazim Syed Shafqat Hussain Shah Shirazi, in a hurriedly called meeting of the officers concerned, had directed the police, health and other departments to ensure coordination among them in any emergency situation.
He directed the health department to ensure availability of doctors and paramedics in the coastal areas. The deputy district officers and Mukhtiarkars, particularly of the coastal talukas, were directed to make arrangements for temporary lodging of people who could be shifted from coastal areas to safe places if required.
