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IN KARACHI, MONSOON RAINS CAUSE ROTTING MARINE PLANT ODORS.

KARACHI:Following monsoon rains and tidal surges, a strong and disagreeable stench has been observed in Karachi’s coastal districts. This stench is said to be caused by decomposing marine plants, specifically phytoplankton. The offensive odour has drawn complaints from locals in Hawksbay, Sandspit, Turtle Beach, Ibrahim Hyderi, and Keamari. Technical Adviser at WWF-Pakistan Muhammad Moazzam Khan […]