Karachi is likely to receive light rain or drizzle at isolated places on Friday as a westerly weather system affects parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Thursday.
According to the Met Office’s Early Warning Centre, partly cloudy weather is expected in Karachi, with chances of light rain and drizzle. Cool winds are also likely to follow the showers.
The weather system is currently affecting the western and upper parts of the country, with light rain also expected in Dadu, Kamber Shahdadkot, Jamshoro and Thatta districts.
The PMD said most parts of Sindh would experience dry weather with cool nights, while misty conditions were likely in plain areas during morning hours.
Karachi’s temperatures are expected to remain between 22°C and 34°C until Saturday.
The city has already started experiencing a noticeable change in weather, with the maximum temperature dropping from 38°C on November 6 to 33.3°C on November 11.
Humidity also increased from 17% to 40% during the same period, bringing temperatures back to normal levels for the first time this autumn, according to the Met Office.
Karachi has experienced a prolonged spell of dry weather following an unusually weak monsoon season. The city recorded rainfall 92 per cent below normal between July and September 2026, according to PMD data.
The latest forecast has raised hopes of some relief from the dry conditions, although significant rainfall is not expected.
Major water supply disruption expected in Karachi on November 13
On the other hand, Residents of Karachi are likely to face a temporary water shortage on November 13 as electricity supply to the Dhabeji Pumping Station will remain suspended for annual maintenance work.
According to a statement issued by the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC), the power shutdown will begin at 10:00 AM and continue until midnight. During this period, nine of the station’s 21 pumps will remain out of operation, resulting in an estimated shortfall of 130 million gallons of water.
The corporation said it would supply approximately 520 million gallons during the shutdown, compared with its usual daily supply of 650 million gallons.
Areas to face water shortage
According to the KWSC, several parts of the city will experience reduced water supply, including Landhi, Korangi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Saddar, Lyari, Jinnah, Chanesar, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad and parts of North Karachi.
Water supply to Nazimabad and Gulberg Town will also be partially affected, while the Landhi and Sherpao hydrants will remain closed during the maintenance period.
Water supply restoration schedule
The KWSC said that once electricity is restored, six of the nine affected pumps will be brought back into operation. However, annual maintenance work will continue for another 22 hours, during which water supply to Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Shah Faisal will remain partially disrupted.
The corporation has advised residents to store sufficient water in advance and use it carefully to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance period.
