In pictures: Dust storm sweeps through Karachi
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The strong winds caused significant damage and rain was also reported in some areas.
Power supply to several areas was suspended after the storm hit the city. These areas included Malir, Shah Faisal Town, Tariq bin Ziyad Society, Model Colony, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Jackson Market, Orangi, Landhi, and Korangi.
Here are some pictures from yesterday’s dust storm.
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Several Karachi areas face power outages after dust storm
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Several areas in Karachi have been facing power outages after a massive dust storm hit the city Tuesday evening.
According to K-Electric, its 400 feeders were tripped after the storm and rain in the city.
A KE spokesperson said their teams have restored 200 feeders and they are trying to fix the faults at the remaining feeders.
The dust storm clouded the city as Cyclone Tauktae neared coastal areas in Sindh.