28 Jun 2018 | 04:50 PM UTC
Pakistan: Heavy rain to hit Karachi June 28-29
Authorities declare an emergency in Karachi on June 28 due to expected heavy rain in the city through June 29; transportation disruptions possible
Event
Pakistan’s Meteorological Department is expecting heavy rains to hit Karachi on Thursday, June 28, and Friday, June 29. Authorities in Karachi declared an emergency in the city as a precaution due to the threat of flooding and other disruptions. City officials are working to clear drains in preparation for the coming rain. Media source reported that some motorists were stranded in New Karachi and Shahrah-e-Faisal areas of Karachi on Thursday due to roads being flooded. Similar traffic disruptions are possible in Karachi within the next 48-hours.
Advice
Individuals in Karachi are advised to monitor developments to weather forecasts as monsoon season approaches. In the event of flooding, remember that driving or walking through running water can be dangerous - 15 cm (6 in) of running water is enough to knock over an adult - and that floodwater may contain wastewater or chemical products; all items having come into contact with the water should be disinfected and all foodstuffs discarded.
