The Sindh government has announced that schools will remain closed on Wednesday across Karachi amid heavy rainfall.  The decision was made due to the risk of urban flooding caused by continuous downpours. Authorities stated that the move is intended to ensure the safety of students and school staff amid weather-related challenges. 

It is worth noting that earlier, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government had also declared the closure of all schools for one week in the province’s cold mountainous regions.  This decision came in response to recent cloudbursts, heavy rains, and flash floods affecting the area. 

Heavy rainfall lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday morning, bringing the much-needed relief to the humid weather-hit people of the port city.  light showers that started in different areas of Karachi last night turned into heavy rainfall by early morning. 

Areas experienced torrential rain include Tariq Road, Azizabad, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Boat Basin, Liaquatabad, Hassan Square, North Nazimabad, SITE Area, Clifton, Defence, Qayyumabad, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Airport, Quaidabad, Malir, Landhi, and Korangi. 

Other parts of the city, including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Federal B Area, Scheme 33, Safora Chowrangi, Malir Cantt and its surroundings, North Karachi, Manghopir, Surjani Town, and Taiser Town, also witnessed heavy rainfall, while North Nazimabad and adjoining areas reported thunderstorms accompanied by intense showers. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)