The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned authorities concerned of urban flooding in Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad in the view of expected heavy rains and thunderstorms. In a statement, NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center anticipated that under the influence, scattered rainfall, windstorms, and thunderstorms were expected across various regions of the Sindh province, including Kashmore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Umerkot, Badin, Mithi, Tharparkar, and adjacent areas within the next 12 to 24 hours. “Likely impacts may include localised urban flooding/overflows of Nullas in parts of Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad,” the NDMA said. The NDMA has advised PDMAs and Local Administration to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the population at-risk. The disaster authority also advised people dwelling in low-laying areas to “take extra caution and undertake emergency preparation given potential urban flooding”. “Communities at risk are also advised to follow instructions from local authorities”, it added.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan