Karachi coastline hit by torrents of water
Authorities have banned people from swimming in the sea under section 144.
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.
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.