CM Sindh declares emergency in coastal belts as Cyclone Tauktae gathers steam
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CM Murad directs authorities to take down billboards, neo signs as cyclone Tauktae intensifies.
Murad issues directives for a control room to be set up to monitor the situation.
CM Sindh asks Tharparkar administration to take extraordinary measures as the district is expected to receive heavy rainfall in coming days.
CM Sindh prohibits fishermen from going deep into the sea from tomorrow.
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday declared an emergency in all districts of the province that lie on the coastal belt, as cyclone Tauktae gathers steam.
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