“Rainfall will intensify as the weather system approaches the region,” he said.
Karachi and other districts of Sindh are expected to receive heavy rainfall from August 28 to 30 with breaks, he added. “The downpour will begin from afternoon and will continue until August 30,” he said while apprehending urban flooding in the metropolis.
Bakhabar Sawera, Sharjeel Memon said that the ‘unexpected’ rain in Karachi on Monday was not forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). “The PMD had forecasted rains from August 29,” he added.
The information minister said that schools, colleges, and other institutions will remain open if there is only light rain. He said that the decision to close them would be made based on the situation.
Sharjeel Memon Memon said that heavy rainfall is forecasted in other parts of Sindh from August 27 to 31 and the government has made necessary preparations to tackle any untoward situation.
The information minister added that an emergency cell has also been set up at the Chief Minister’s House, saying that ministers, advisors, and special assistants
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