Karachi police bar citizens from visiting Sandspit beach

Karachi police on Sunday barred families from visiting beaches amid high tidal waves in the sea, ARY News reported.

As per details, despite restrictions under Section 144, large numbers of Karachi residents attempted to visit coastal areas on Sunday.

Police personnel deputed at the entry point of Sandspit beach, stopped picnickers from proceeding further, resulting in long queues of vehicles and confrontations between citizens and law enforcement officers.

According to police, several families were turned back from the Sandspit area as swimming and recreational activity at the sea have been officially banned due to safety concerns.

The restrictions were imposed in light of high tides and dangerous sea conditions, with the ban expected to remain in effect until August 20.

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Authorities reiterated that under Section 144, swimming in the sea and public gatherings at the coast are strictly prohibited. The enforcement is part of precautionary measures to avoid potential drowning incidents during the monsoon season.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued rain and flood alert for different parts of the country.

The NDMA has issued alert with regard to Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) for Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat and Kumrat valley.

According to the alert, heavy rainfall and above-normal temperatures have increased the likelihood of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, sudden flash floods, damage to roads and infrastructure, isolated rain and thunderstorms, and disruption to public mobility in the northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.