Karachi Hit by Heavy Rains, Schools Closed Amid Weather Advisory
KARACHI – Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the city on Wednesday morning, including Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, and nearby areas, causing difficulties for commuters, office workers, and schoolchildren.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that most parts of the country will continue to experience mainly hot and dry weather over the next 12 hours. However, rain, wind, and thundershowers are expected at scattered locations in Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas later in the day.
Karachi, meanwhile, has been reeling from persistent downpours over the past two days. The rain has submerged low-lying neighborhoods, disrupted traffic, and raised water levels in the Malir and Lyari rivers, bringing parts of the city to a standstill.
Intermittent showers—ranging from drizzles to heavy downpours—have flooded major roads and severely affected daily life. In anticipation of more rainfall, the Sindh government announced the closure of all educational institutions in Karachi Division on Wednesday.
A notification from the Commissioner Karachi confirmed that all public and private schools, colleges, and other institutions will remain shut. The decision was taken following a weather advisory from the PMD, which forecast further widespread rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms across the city.
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