Karachi to receive more rain from today: PMD

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more rain in the metropolis, Thatta, and Badin from today.

According to the PMD website, “Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the province. However, rain, wind and thunderstorm are expected in Karachi, Thatta, and Badin.”

Meanwhile, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has asked the Sindh government to prepare for another rain spell in the city.

In a letter to the Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shallwani, the PDMA Sindh has warned the authorities of another rain spell in the city from today.

The PDMA has made arrangements to avoid a loss to human lives, infrastructure and cattle in the city, it added.

“We have procured required machinery and our staff will remain at standby at the metropolis’ roads on the three days for rescue activities,” the Provincial Disaster Management Authority said.

Furthermore, the K-Electric has also issued an advisory to the citizens to remain safe during the rain. It said that acquiring illegal connections could lead to death and the public should keep a safe distance from broken wires and PMTs during the rainfall.

Earlier, At least 10 people were killed in the two days of torrential rains that lashed several areas of the metropolis. Citizens had suffered due to urban flooding, prolonged power outages, and traffic jams.

Authorities had informed that 10 people died in different incidents during the rains in Karachi, with seven of them — including a child — killed by electrocution.