KW&SB announces to establish water sabeels to counter heat wave
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 29, 2019
KARACHI: Taking precautionary measures for heat wave in Karachi, the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) on Monday announced to establish more than 10 water sabeels in the city, ARY News reported.
The KW&SB has directed to establish over 10 sabeels of cold water and juice.
“The hydrants and tankers cell of the KW&SB is immediately establishing water sabeels in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Safoora Chowrangi, Landhi, Sakhi Hassan, Manghopir and Nipa Chowrangi areas,” said the KW&SB spokesperson.
He said citizens especially passersby would be provided cold water and juice. He said the number of sabeels could be increased viewing the weather.
On April 27, Pakistan Meteorological Department had cautioned that a heat wave was likely to grip the Karachi city during May 1st–3rd.
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Heat Wave Early Warning Centre of the PMD had informed the city authorities and the public that during the three days’ span maximum temperature in day would range between 40-42 Celsius. Winds flow will be from North/Northwest during day-times, the met office had said.
The low pressure in the Arabian Sea hampers routine sea breeze to the city during the heat wave and hot and dry winds could blow from north and northwest, the heat wave warning centre had said.