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    This document contains a weather warning from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Sindh province regarding heavy monsoon rains expected from July 14th to 17th. It summarizes information from the Pakistan Meteorological Department about an approaching low pressure system bringing widespread heavy to very heavy rains. It lists potential impacts like urban flooding and recommends preparedness actions that local authorities and the public should take to mitigate risks and respond effectively if severe weather occurs.

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    This document contains a weather warning from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Sindh province regarding heavy monsoon rains expected from July 14th to 17th. It summarizes information from the Pakistan Meteorological Department about an approaching low pressure system bringing widespread heavy to very heavy rains. It lists potential impacts like urban flooding and recommends preparedness actions that local authorities and the public should take to mitigate risks and respond effectively if severe weather occurs.

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    This document contains a weather warning from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority of Sindh province regarding heavy monsoon rains expected from July 14th to 17th. It summarizes information from the Pakistan Meteorological Department about an approaching low pressure system bringing widespread heavy to very heavy rains. It lists potential impacts like urban flooding and recommends preparedness actions that local authorities and the public should take to mitigate risks and respond effectively if severe weather occurs.

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    PDMA(S)/7(78)/15/354
    PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
    REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
    GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
    PLOT NO. 26-C, MAIN KHAYABAN-E-JAMI,
    DHA PHASE–VII, KARACHI
    Phone: 021-99332003-5, Fax: 021-99332007

    MOST URGENT Dated: 12th July, 2022


    BY FAX / WHATSAPP
    WEATHER WARNING

    Subject MONSOON CURRENTS APPROACHING SINDH PROVINCE

    Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has informed, vide a press release dated
    th
    12 June, 2022 that, monsoon currents from Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating in upper
    and central parts of the country, while another strong monsoon low pressure area (LPA) is likely
    to approach Sindh on 14th July (Thursday).
    Under the influence of this weather system, more widespread intermittent heavy to
    very heavy rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Karachi division, Hyderabad Thatta,
    Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi,
    Jamshoro, Nosheroferoze, Larkana, Jaccobabad, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Shikarpur,
    Qambar Shahdadkot, Kashmore districts of Sindh from 14th to 17th July 2022.

    POSSIBLE IMPACTS:

    ▪ Heavy falls may generate urban flooding/water logging in low - lying areas
    Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Dadu,
    Jamshoro, Nawabshah, Jacobabad, Larkana and Sukkur districts during
    the period.
    ▪ Water Stress will further ease.
    ▪ Persistent heavy spell may trigger hill torrents/flash flooding along and
    downstream Kirthar range.
    ▪ Windstorm may damage the loose & vulnerable structures including sign
    boards, trees etc.
    ▪ Sea conditions may become Rough/Very Rough. Fishermen are advised to take
    extra care during the period.

    Keeping in view above, it is recommended that concerned Deputy Commissioners/


    Chairmen DDMAs and other relevant authorities/ stakeholders may take all necessary mitigation
    measures including:

    • Ensure availability of dewatering machines and the staff during rainfall.


    • Improve coordination with emergency services, also with various line departments.
    • Establishment of helpline Cell number to address needs of affected people at
    priority basis.
    • Ensure provision of water and necessary emergency medicines to the general public
    during emergency.
    No. PDMA(S)/7(78)/15/354
    PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
    REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
    GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
    PLOT NO. 26-C, MAIN KHAYABAN-E-JAMI,
    DHA PHASE–VII, KARACHI
    Phone: 021-99332003-5, Fax: 021-99332007

    • Stockpile necessary emergency relief/ medicine stores especially in affected areas.


    • Ensure availability of uninterrupted power supply through intimate coordination
    with concerned line departments and provision / availability of standby generators
    for hospitals.
    • Emergency services and ambulances with trained paramedics to remain available
    round the clock.
    • Emergency Services / Fire Brigades to remain alert for possible fire incidents and
    ensure preventive measures against fires due to electrification, where possible.
    • Coordinate with concerned departments (NHA, NH&MP and FWO) for issuing
    necessary alerts to travelers, especially over long distances to take precaution and avoid
    over exposure to rainfall.

    FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

    • Wear protective clothing and seek indoor shelter.


    • Stay away from windows and doors during heavy rain and strong winds.
    • Avoid roadway underpasses, drainage ditches, low-lying areas and areas where water
    collects there can be unexpectedly flood or overflow.
    • Avoid driving in heavy rain due to poor visibility.
    • Travelers and tourists are advised to remain extra cautious during the forecast
    period.

    (SYED GHULAM MUHAMMAD MEHDI)


    ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (OPERATIONS-II)
    A copy is forwarded for information & necessary action to:

    1. The Secretary to Chief Minister, Chief Minister’s House/ Secretariat, Karachi.


    2. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Local Government Department, Karachi.
    3. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Health Department, Karachi.
    4. The Secretary to Government of Sindh. Agriculture Department, Karachi.
    5. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Information Department, Karachi (With a request for wide publicity through
    the electronic & print media).
    6. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Livestock Department, Karachi
    7. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Forest Department, Karachi
    8. The Secretary to Government of Sindh, Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development
    Department, Karachi
    9. The Commissioner (s) (all in Sindh).
    10. The Director General, Sindh Building Control Authority, Karachi.
    11. The Director General, Sindh Coastal Development Authority, Karachi.
    12. The Director General Climate Change, Directorate of Climate Change Sindh, Karachi.
    13. The Managing Director, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board.
    14. The Managing Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation, Karachi.
    15. The Deputy Controller, Directorate of Tourist Services, Karachi.
    No. PDMA(S)/7(78)/15/354
    PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
    REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
    GOVERNMENT OF SINDH
    PLOT NO. 26-C, MAIN KHAYABAN-E-JAMI,
    DHA PHASE–VII, KARACHI
    Phone: 021-99332003-5, Fax: 021-99332007

    16. The Deputy Commissioner (s) / Chairmen DDMAs (all in Sindh).


    17. The Deputy Secretary (Staff) to Chief Minister Sindh, Karachi.
    18. The Deputy Secretary (Staff) to Chief Secretary Sindh, Karachi.
    19. The Director (Response), National Disaster Management Authority, Islamabad.
    20. The Head Quarters ComCoast Karachi.
    21. The Head Quarters ComKar, Karachi
    22. The Head Quarters, 5 Corps, Karachi.
    23. The Chief Executive Officer, HESCO/SEPCO/K-Electric (with a request to ensure availability of uninterrupted
    power supply to the Essential Services Department and Hospitals).
    24. The Chief Executive, Edhi Foundation, Al Mustafa Welafre Trust, Alarngir Welfare Trust, Khidmate-Khaliq
    Foundation, Paksitan Red Crescent Sindh, Chhipa Welafre Organization
    25. The Staff Officer to Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority, Islamabad.
    26. The PS to Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, for Relief & Rehabilitation, Karachi.
    27. The PS to Secretary to Government Sindh, Rehabilitation Department, Karachi.
    28. The PS to Director General, Provincial Disaster Management Authority, Sindh, Karachi.

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