• There will be severe flooding in the sea, therefore the fishermen are advised not to go into the sea.
• There is a serious risk of urban flooding across Sindh, including Karachi.
• Vulnerable infrastructure is threatened by gales and strong winds.

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday said there was a chance of heavy rainfall in Karachi as the low wind pressure had intensified and turned into depression.

The low pressure in the north-east of the Arabian Sea intensified into a depression. Meanwhile, the wind is blowing at a speed of 50 to 55 km per hour. The depression is 400 km south-east of Karachi and 340 km from Thatta.

In the next 36 hours, the system will move in a north-westerly direction towards Oman. Thunderstorms are likely to occur in Sindh including Karachi till July 18.

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There will be severe flooding in the sea, therefore the fishermen are advised not to go into the sea. There is a serious risk of urban flooding across Sindh, including Karachi. Vulnerable infrastructure is threatened by gales and strong winds.

All concerned agencies are instructed to be on high alert.