Flooding has been reported in Karachi’s Coastal areas on Saturday owing to high tidal waves, amid the first spell of monsoon rainfall in the city.
According to reports, high tidal waves drenched coastal areas of Manora, Hawkes Bay and Sandspit.
The water from the tidal waves has entered in some residential areas as well as huts built along the beaches.
Scores of roads at Manora and Sandspit, have drowned under the water. The residents of affected areas are being evacuated to safer places.
The city authorities have imposed a ban over bathing and swimming in the sea under section 144.
Police personnel have been deployed along the city’s beaches to stop citizens from visiting beaches during rainy weather.
City authorities are imposing preventive measures along Karachi’s coast in months of June, July and August to avoid losses of life caused by high tidal waves in the harsh sea.
However, many areas of Karachi received rain early Saturday morning, bringing relief to the residents after a prolonged period of hot weather in the port city.
Light to moderate rains hit various parts including North Karachi, II Chundrigar Road, Saddar and their adjacent areas.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast intermittent showers accompanied by thunder throughout the day today after noon. The maximum temperature may rise to 31°C, while humidity remains high at 90%.
Winds are blowing from the northeast at a speed of 10 kilometres per hour, the Met Office said.
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