The Sindh government has imposed a ban on swimming or bathing at the seaside within the regional limits of the Karachi Division for eight days due to Cyclone Kyarr.

In an official notification issued by the Interior Ministry of Sindh, people in Karachi would be barred from swimming, bathing and fishing activities till November 5.

The provincial government has issued orders to Commissioner Karachi in this regard.

The ban was imposed due to the flow of high waves and sharp tides as a result of Tropical Cyclone Kyarr in the Arabian Sea.

Strict action will be taken against anyone found violating the order.

Mayor Karachi, Waseem Akhtar has also declared emergency in the metropolis owing to MET office predictions about cyclone Kyarr.

The mayor issued directives to the concerned authorities to remain on-duty and alert to deal with any unexpected situation that may arise due to the natural calamity.