INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KARACHI: Where the current monsoon season has turned the weather of the metropolis pleasant, it has also wreaked havoc causing a great deal
of inconvenience to the citizens.It has been reported that as many as 14 people have died due to electrocution while most areas of the city
suffered massive power outage when over 400 feeders of the K-Electric tripped suspending supply to majority of the areas
As rain continues to lash the coastal city of Karachi, here are 7 precautionary steps to help you stay safe:Steer clear of downed power
lines as they are not safe to touch, nor to be near
Keep children away from power sockets
Do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands or when barefoot
Do not ring the doorbell with wet hands
Stay away from trees, electrical poles and transformers during rainy and windy weather
Install portable generators separately from service connection
Isolate entire office electrical service lines before switching on the generator.Citizens should also adhere to the following tips to drive
safely in the rain:Slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather.Stay toward the middle lanes - water tends to pool in the
outer lanes.Drive on the tracks of a vehicle ahead of you.Don't follow large trucks or buses too closely
Their tiers splash water that ultimately obstructs your vision.Be more alert
Watch out for brake lights in front of you.Turn your headlights on even in a light rain, or in gloomy, foggy or overcast conditions.Replace
old or brittle wipers.Avoid off-road driving.Never drive beyond the limits of visibility.Never drive through moving water if you can't see
the ground through it; your car could be swept off the road.When driving through a puddle of uncertain depth, go slow
If it's deeper than the bottom of your doors, turn around and find another route.If possible, stay off the road during heavy
thunderstorms.If possible, go for car pool approach.Always stay in touch with weather page / radio channel / news
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