” Rain emergency imposed in Sindh ”

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KARACHI: A rain emergency has been imposed in Sindh province on Thursday after the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) forecast heavy rainfall in the province.

The Met Office has forecast heavy rainfall across most districts of Sindh with wind or thunderstorm in Karachi, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Khairpur and Mirpurkhas on 29th Feb and 01st March. Isolated hailstorm is also likely during the period.

Sindh’s Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah declared rain emergency in Sindh while presiding over a meeting over the weather emergency and directed for high alert at all local bodies, administration and hospitals.

Karachi to receive heavy rain from Friday

Additionally, half-day duties have been declared at all government and private institutions in Karachi on Friday as a precautionary measure.

The public is advised to limit unnecessary travel to minimize risks associated with the impending weather conditions.

Director General Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Salman Shah briefed the chief minister.

Chief Minister also directed the DIG Traffic to ensure better traffic arrangements in city.

Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has echoed these sentiments, cautioning citizens against non-essential travel during the rain emergency.

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