ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Tuesday issued an urban flood warning for Karachi, Hyderabad and other areas of Sindh in light of expected heavy rains across the province.
Scattered rainfall, windstorm and thundershowers are expected in Kashmore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Umerkot, Badin, Mithi, Tharparkar and adjoining areas during the next 12 to 24 hours, according to the government body.
The downpour could result in localized flooding in cities and moderate overflows in nullahs, endangering people living in low-lying areas.
In addition, the NDMA advised the provincial disaster management departments and local administrations to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to protect the vulnerable population.
The authority’s warning comes as the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) said there was a risk of rain and thunderstorms in the country’s financial center today.
The ongoing monsoon activity is likely to affect the weather in the coming days, according to the Met Office.
A day earlier, residents finally got a respite from the heat as parts of the port city were hit by rain and strong winds
Dark clouds covered various areas of Karachi, including Surjani town, which also experienced dusty winds.
The much needed rain lashed various areas in the metropolis including Gulshan-e-Hadid, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Nazimabad and North Nazimabad.
In addition, areas including II Chundrigar Road, Saddar and Old City experienced drizzle, ending the sustained heat that has gripped the city for the past few weeks.
A wet spell is likely to return to Sukkur, Larkana and Jacobabad on July 12 and 13.
