Dust bust: Sand storm lashes southern Sindh
Met office has also forecast strong winds and light rain in the coastal areas of Sindh.
PINGRIO:
A dust storm affected routine life in lower Sindh on Friday. Gusty winds lashed many areas in Badin, Thatta and the adjoining southern districts of the province.
Vehicular traffic was severely affected due to low visibility, while standing crops were damaged in many areas due to strong winds. Dozens of people were reportedly injured in traffic accidents and by trees and huts falling down.
The met office has also forecast strong winds and light rain in the coastal areas of Sindh.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 7th, 2012.
A dust storm affected routine life in lower Sindh on Friday. Gusty winds lashed many areas in Badin, Thatta and the adjoining southern districts of the province.
Vehicular traffic was severely affected due to low visibility, while standing crops were damaged in many areas due to strong winds. Dozens of people were reportedly injured in traffic accidents and by trees and huts falling down.
The met office has also forecast strong winds and light rain in the coastal areas of Sindh.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 7th, 2012.