Authorities in Karachi are on high alert as Geo reported today that residents of Defence Housing Authority have been warned to take precautionary measures after Cyclone Biparjoy in the Arabian Sea moves closer to the coast.
Residents are being advised to keep their basements and windows shut and call DHA helpline 1092 in case of any emergency.
A a list of requirements in case of emergency has also been shared on their Twitter account.
As authorities prepare for the worse, citizens of Karachi on Twitter are sending each other advise in order to help prepare in case the worst situation happens. Twitter user Sabah Bano Malik began this trend when she asked her followers what things to keep in mind as the cyclone approaches the city:
“As someone whose never experienced a cyclone what do I do,” she wrote.
Whether it is having a prepared kit or stocking up, Karachi citizens came forward with the best tips:
