Karachi and several districts across Sindh are preparing for another round of heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and possible hail this week. On Tuesday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority issued a clear warning and told everyone to get ready.
Chief Secretary Takes Charge and Puts Officials on Ground
Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah chaired a meeting on Tuesday morning and gave firm instructions. He ordered all commissioners, deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners to stay in the field for the next seven days. District administrations and local bodies must remain fully active.
He directed PDMA to issue the alert right away and told teams to keep all drainage ready and working. Officials have to make sure traffic keeps moving smoothly, pull down dangerous billboards that could fall in the wind, and run awareness campaigns so people know what to expect.
PDMA staff are now on high alert with equipment on standby. Residents should avoid unnecessary travel if possible. Tourists and travellers need to stay extra careful, and farmers should protect their standing crops before the rain arrives.
Which Areas Will Get Rain and When
Moreover, the Pakistan Meteorological Department says rain and thunderstorms with isolated hail are likely in Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Dadu, Kashmore, Jacobabad and Larkana on March 25 and 26, then again on March 28 and 29.
Furthermore, a western weather system is already moving in. It will bring showers to many parts of Balochistan starting this evening, then spread to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir.
Thus, temperatures will drop a bit during the wet spell. Authorities are focused on preventing flooding in low-lying areas and responding fast to any emergencies.
People in Karachi are advised to keep an eye on updates and stay safe as the clouds gather once more.
