NDMA issues alert about scattered rainfall in Sindh within next 24 hours

NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center has anticipated that scattered rainfall, windstorms, and thunderstorms are expected across various regions of Sindh province, including Kashmore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Umarkot, Badin, Mithi, Tharparkar, and adjacent areas within the next 12 to 24 hours.

According to a statement released by the NDMA, likely impacts may include localized urban flooding and overflows of Nullas.

NDMA has advised PDMAs and Local Administration to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the population at-risk.

People dwelling in low laying areas have been advised to take extra caution and undertake emergency preparation in view of potential urban flooding.

The NDMA said communities at risk are also advised to follow instructions from local authorities. It urged the public to download NDMA’s ‘Pak NDMA Disaster Alert’ mobile app for timely disaster alerts, guidelines and precautionary measures.