12 killed in massive blast in Pakistan's Karachi city
Karachi(PTI): At least 12 people were killed and an equal number injured here on Saturday when a massive blast, apparently triggered by a gas explosion in a sewage system, ripped through the premises of a private bank situated on it, according to media reports.
Most of the casualties are reportedly customers and staff present inside the bank which was built on top of a covered sewage channel in Karachi's Shershah area and collapsed following the explosion, the Express Tribune newspaper reported.
Officials said that the cause of the explosion is being investigated as it cannot be ascertained whether it was a gas pipeline or a build-up of methane that took place inside the sewage system which led to the explosion.
"It might be a sewer gas blast as the bank was constructed on a nullah. It is too early to say whether it was a gas line or a sewer explosion. We are investigating," a senior police official was quoted as saying in the report.
According to a report in Geo TV, eyewitnesses claim that there are many people who are buried underneath the debris of the building.
Two excavators have been called to the site to remove the debris and rescue any persons trapped there.
A bomb disposal unit (BDU) has also arrived at the location which has been cordoned off, the Geo TV report said.
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Air India issues advisory as fog disrupts flights in Delhi, North India
New Delhi: Air India on Tuesday issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible flight disruptions due to dense fog and poor visibility over Delhi and parts of northern India on the morning of January 7, NDTV reported.
In a post on X, the airline said heavy fog could have a cascading impact on flight schedules across its network, leading to delays, diversions or cancellations. Air India said it is closely monitoring weather conditions and has put proactive measures in place to minimise inconvenience to passengers.
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The airline highlighted its FogCare policy, under which passengers booked on affected flights can reschedule their journeys at no additional cost or opt for a full refund without penalty.
Air India advised passengers scheduled to travel on Wednesday to check the latest status of their flights before heading to the airport and to plan for additional travel time.
Meanwhile, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport said flight operations are continuing under CAT III conditions, allowing aircraft to land in low visibility, though some delays are expected. Passengers have been asked to stay in touch with their respective airlines for updates.
As per the report, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that these cold-day conditions are likely to persist through tomorrow, suggesting no immediate relief for residents from the cold.
