Residents in Karachi wake up to a foul smell
Most outlets reported the sudden foul smell affecting Karachi, describing it as fishy or unpleasant. They attributed the odor to decomposing marine algae or phytoplankton, as noted by experts. Both headlines framed the issue as a local environmental concern without additional context or emphasis.
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What caused the foul smell that swept across Karachi?
Decomposing phytoplankton leaves much of the city under an unwelcome cloud of odour
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What's behind the foul smell in Karachi today?
Residents of Karachi, particularly those residing near the sea, woke up on Wednesday morning to a foul smell which some described as “fishy”. According to experts, decaying microscopic marine algae and current weather conditions are behind the pungent smell permeating the air. Muhammad Moazzam Khan, technical adviser on marine resources at World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P), said the f...
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