Express News screengrab of the coastline.
KARACHI: Torrents of water hit Karachi’s coastline on Wednesday, causing fears of a cyclone and submerging numerous settlements in the area, Express News reported on Thursday.
Beach huts in Hawkes Bay, Sandspit and Paradise Point have been affected by the rise in sea levels. The water has reached the roads in these areas and lifeguards of the fire brigade have reached the sites.
Commissioner Karachi has imposed a ban under section 144 to stop people from swimming in the Arabian Sea due to high tides.
Stern action will be taken against those who disregard the ban, according to reports.
Fishing boats have also been called back and fishermen have been advised to stay away from the coast, according to the fire brigade.
No loss of life has been reported as of yet.
A cyclone called ‘Nanauk’ has been moving towards the Omani coastal areas, affecting weather conditions in parts of Sindh and Balochistan. However, Met officials have said the cyclone poses no threat to Pakistan and its coastal belts.
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Even if it was headed towards us, what protective measures can we take anyway besides SECTION 144
@Silly Politics: About cyclone you say: “If not this year, I can see it coming in a distant future, not too far! Anticipate and prepare for your own good." Is this a meteorological prognosis or your extrapolation as the cyclone gets nearer Karachi each year? Or is this spiritual omniscience or a warning for the sins being supposedly committed on the beaches of Karachi?
@yousafhaque: Sindh and Baluchistan are part and parcel of Pakistan. Their suffering is Pakistan's suffering. Stop being parochial.
The Clifton and Defense area of Karachi are particularly vulnerable. Since the govt is unlikely to be of any help, residents beware and make sure to move your valuables to places far from the sea and be ready to vacate at short notice should the cyclone move to the coast of Karachi. If not this year, I can see it coming in a distant future, not too far! Anticipate and prepare for your own good.
Thank God there is no threat to Pakistan.It is only Sindh and Balochistan which may suffer.PAKISTAN is safe
ahan. fun expected!