Sindh government press secretary Murtaza Wahab said that Monday, July 25, will be public holiday in The Karachi and Hyderabad divisions continued after the incessant rain on The Sunday that caused city flooding and work shutdown of power in many areas. The notice was also issued, which notified private sectors to keep businesses closed.
“Due to heavy rains expected to continue tomorrow, #SindhGovt has decided to announce Monday the 25th of july as public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad. Notification in on this occasion, “Wahab, who is also administrator of Karachi, tweeted earlier.
“It has been raining non-stop since early morning and of rainfall has increased in in last an hour or so. Will request people to avoid unnecessary movement. The entire administration so far on land and terrain work will start as soon when the rain stops,” he said earlier.
In addition, Sindh information minister Sharjil Inam Memon also urged private sector to close them office on Monday.
“It has been raining heavily since 5 am. in Karachi and Hyderabad division. Government of Sindh announces tomorrow public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad division. Private sector also asked to close their offices tomorrow,” he tweeted.
Their tweets came as moderate to heavy rain continued. hit both cities on Sunday, with showers expected to continue over in next two days.
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According to local rainfall data published by the regional office of PMD, highest amount of rainfall received during last 24 hours was in Kaydabad (4.5 mm), followed by Saddar (4 mm), Korangi (3 mm), Gulshan-i Hadid (3 mm), Masroor SAF base (2.4 mm), Oranji city (2 mm), University Road (1.5mm), SAF Faisal Base (1.5mm), Keamari (1.4mm), Jinnah Terminal (0.8mm), DGK Phase 2 (0.6mm), North Karachi ( 0.6 mm) and the old airport area (0.6 mm).
However, this data will change as the rain continues, resulting in in severe urban flooding and suspension of power in many areas.
K-Electric, lonely port city power the supplier, said that he had suspended the supply of electricity on Account of safety. “Power will restored when the water level drops. We apologize for the inconvenience,” the statement said. power usefulness for your customers on Sunday evening.
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