Karachi braces for more rain as fifth monsoon spell continues

Ongoing rain spell anticipated to persist until August 31...

 

The fifth spell of monsoon continues to affect Karachi, with intermittent rain causing disruptions across the city.

According to Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz, the current weather system responsible for the rainfall is located approximately 320 kilometers from Karachi.

Sarfraz indicated that more rain is expected in the city today, along with strong winds, raising concerns about potential urban flooding. He urged citizens to exercise caution during this period. The ongoing rain spell is anticipated to persist until August 31.

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The weather system, driven by a deep depression, initially impacted the Sindh borders before making its way to Karachi. Throughout the night, light rain was reported across the city, leading to water accumulation on various roads. 

Despite the challenges, the heavy rainfall has also brought some relief from the usual heat, with temperatures dropping to a more comfortable 27 degrees Celsius and winds blowing at a speed of six kilometers per hour..

 

As the city braces for potentially heavy rain this evening and night, residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions to avoid any adverse effects of the weather conditions.

The Met Department has issued a comprehensive weather forecast, predicting widespread rainfall and potential flooding across various regions of Pakistan.

According to the department, Islamabad is expected to experience partly cloudy weather with scattered showers. In contrast, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Tank, and Dera Ismail Khan. Other areas, including Kasur, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Layyah, and Dera Ghazi Khan, are also likely to witness significant rain.

This forecast extends to Rajanpur, Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, and Bahawalpur, with heavy rain expected in Bahawalnagar, Khanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan. 

 

The southwestern regions, including Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbela, Awaran, Nasirabad, Sibbi, and Jafarabad, are also on high alert for heavy showers. Similarly, Kohlu, Bolan, Jhal Magsi, and Panjgur are expected to experience intense rainfall. 

In Sindh, the Met Department predicts rain across multiple cities, including Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, Sanghar, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, and Nowshahro Feroz.

Punjab monsoon

In Punjab, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert due to expected heavy rains over the next 24 hours. The PDMA spokesperson confirmed that the monsoon spell is likely to continue until August 31.