ISLAMABAD: A senior meteorologist says the first rain and snowfall of the winter season have come to Pakistan, ending a months-long dry spell which caused breathing problems and water shortages.
Mohammad Hanif said Tuesday’s drizzle in the capital, Islamabad, and elsewhere prompted many residents to rush outside and enjoy the weather. More rain and snowfall is expected this week, which will help replenish depleted reservoirs in dams.
The unusual four-month long dry spell raised fears of a food shortage. Pakistan’s agriculture sector contributes about 25 percent to the country’s annual GDP.
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Months-long dry spell ends in Pakistan with rain, snowfall
Months-long dry spell ends in Pakistan with rain, snowfall
Kyiv metro temporarily closes due to power shortage
- Closure amid a spurt of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure
KYIV: Kyiv’s metro system temporarily closed on Saturday due to power shortages, the operator said, amid a spurt of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
“Due to a power outage from external power supply centers, train service and escalator operation have been temporarily suspended in the metro,” Kyiv Metro said in a post on Facebook.
“Due to a power outage from external power supply centers, train service and escalator operation have been temporarily suspended in the metro,” Kyiv Metro said in a post on Facebook.
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