Following a fresh spell of torrential rains, the Sindh Education Department has announced that all educational institutions will remain closed in the city tomorrow (Thursday).
The department says that the decision applied to all private and government schools and colleges.
Earlier, several private schools in Karachi announced a holiday for students on Thursday, while some have instructed pupils to attend classes online.
Schools to remain closed
The heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption across the city, prompting schools to prioritize student safety. Many institutions notified parents late in the evening about the closure, citing difficulties in commuting due to waterlogging in several areas.
Online classes
In order to avoid academic disruption, some private schools have directed students to attend online classes instead.
On Wednesday also, all educational institutions remained closed in Karachi. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah confirmed that educational institutions would remain closed in the Sindh capital.
Karachi has been adversely affected due to the torrential rainfall. On the other side, 800 feeders tripped in the Sindh’s provincial capital.
The Sindh government declared a public holiday in Karachi on Wednesday in response to heavy rainfall and its impact on the city’s infrastructure and daily life. The announcement followed an emergency meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to assess the ongoing situation in Karachi.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a fresh heavy rain alert for Sindh, warning of very heavy downpours in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas and Sukkur over the next 12 to 24 hours.
NDMA warns of urban flooding and flash floods
According to the NDMA, more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rainfall is expected in a short span, raising fears of severe urban flooding in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Mirpurkhas. The authority also cautioned of possible flash floods in Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro and Dadu. Rising water levels in the Indus River and drains may cause flooding in low-lying areas.
Officials warned that low-lying areas may be submerged, highways and local roads could face closures, and power and telecommunication services may be disrupted for longer durations.
