Torrential rains continue to lash Karachi
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 27, 2020
KARACHI: Unprecedented torrential rains continue to lash several parts of Karachi on Thursday, ARY News reported.
Saddar, M.A Jinnah Road, Nursery, Baloch Colony, Site Area, Malir, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Liaquatabad, North Nazimabad and other parts of the city receiving downpour.
The continued downpour in Karachi has badly affected the infrastructure and routine life in the port-city. Several areas of the city are flooded with rainwater, while heavy losses to properties and human lives are being reported.
Read more: PM directs authorities to step up relief efforts in rain-hit Karachi
Taking notice of the Karachi’s situation, Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed federal institutions to carry out relief operations and help rain-hit people in Karachi as heavy downpour brought life to a standstill in the city.
PM Khan has directed authorities concerned to step up relief efforts in rain-affected areas of Karachi and use all available resources in proving relief to people of Karachi
Read more: Heavy rain, flood expected in Pakistan during next 48-hours: Met office
On Wednesday, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had predicted heavy rainfall and floods in parts of the country during next 48-hours.
Keeping in view the forecast, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has also issued an alert for Nullah Lai, predicting that it could witness a spillover due to massive inflow of water.