Oil marketing companies (OMCs) have temporary shutdown fuel storage facilities in Karachi’s Kaemari port after their employees complained of acute respiratory issues due to apparent aeroallergen from soybean dust. The suspected dust in Keamari area has so far killed at least 14 people while more than 300 have been hospitalized on respiratory issues since 16th Feb’20. OMC’s said that there will be no supply issues for the next few days however, if the situation is not controlled for a longer period of time than there could be fuel supply shortages in some areas.
19/02/2020