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The Meteorological Department's director Sardar Sarfraz said that there is a low-pressure system approaching so the rains and thunderstorms will continue over the weekend.
At least 47 people died after heavy rains hit parts of Pakistan, including its larget's city Karachi, authorities reported on Friday.
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Pakistan's Meteorological Department recorded 9 inches of rain on Thursday, marking a record for a single day as the institution forecasted heavier rains due to the Monsoon season.
The Meteorological Department's director Sardar Sarfraz said that there is a low-pressure system approaching, so the rains and thunderstorms will continue over the weekend.
Issue Date: 28 August, 2020 16:35
— Pak Met Department (@pmdgov) August 28, 2020
More Monsoon Rains predicted in Sindh and Balochistan from Saturday to Monday
(Impact: Aggravation of existing urban flooding and water logging in Lower Sindh)#Monsoon #Monsoon2020 #Rain #FlashFlood#Urbanflood pic.twitter.com/2GqIuybcsM
Most deaths happened due to drowning and fallen roofs. The Chief Minister of Sindh province, Murad Ali Shah, said that schools would be used to host all the people that have been displaced.
Also, local media outlets reported that the overall cost of damages might be around 3 million rupees, but officials are still estimating losses.
Pakistan's government deployed security forces in Karachi as well as other cities. Thus far, over 1000 houses are affected.
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