Karachi July 24 2022: Government of Sindh declares tomorrow as public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad division says Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Administrator of Karachi and Spokesman Sindh Government Murtaza Wahab.
He says, “Its been raining nonstop since early morning and severity of rainfall has increased in the last hour or so. Will request people to avoid unnecessary movement. The entire administration is still on ground & relief work will start as soon as the rain stops.”
Private sector is also requested to close their offices tomorrow.
“The intermittent showers are expected to continue till 12pm tomorrow,” forecast Pakistan Meteorological Department’s (PMD) chief meteorologist Sarfaraz , adding that the current spell of monsoon rain is likely to continue for the next three days.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Sunday released rainfall data of Karachi since the morning, according to which the heaviest rainfall, measuring 86.5mm, was recorded in Quaidabad.
Following Quaidabad, Saddar and Gulshan-e-Hadeed areas of the port city recorded 62mm of rain, respectively.
On the other hand, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Base Masroor and Keamari recorded 54mm of rainfall, while Orangi Town recorded 49.5mm.
According to the Met Office, the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) recorded 44.3mm, North Karachi 39mm, Korangi 36.4mm, Nazimabad 36mm, PAF Faisal Base 35.5mm, and Saadi Town 33.7mm of rain.
Gadap recorded 29.2mm, Gulshan Mimar 28.4mm, Old Airport 27mm, and Jinnah Terminal 26.4mm of rain.
