Karachi DHA prepares residents for cyclone Biparjoy

DHA recommended to secure the basement entrance and windows to prevent storm water

KARACHI (Web Desk) - The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Monday advised its residents to take precautionary measures as severe cyclonic storm ‘Biparjoy’ moves closer to the provincial capital. 

In a tweet, the DHA administration while warning people about the escalating threat advised them to prepare for any emergency situation. The administration shared a list of safety measures and urged the residents to follow the mentioned steps. 

DHA Karachi officials stated that, “We advise our residents to prepare for the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) *BIPARJOY*.” 

They further recommended to secure the basement entrance and windows to prevent storm water from damaging the houses and also to contact the helpline 1092 in case of emergency.

— DHA Karachi Official (@DHAKarachiOfc) June 11, 2023

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) says Biparjoy is now an extremely severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is getting much intensity and may hit Pakistani shores by June 15.