The weather in Karachi turned pleasant after heavy rain and a hailstorm in several areas of the port city on Tuesday afternoon.
Heavy showers were recorded in different localities disrupting the regular life and slowing down the traffic in peak hours.
Hail was reported from parts of Liaquatabad, Nazimabad and Gulistan-e-Jauhar with residents seeing hailstorms covering both streets and rooftops.
Rainfall was also observed in the site area Buffer Zone, Five Star roundabout and Nagan Chowrangi. Similar weather conditions were reported from Orangi Town and on University road.
The sudden change in the weather brought a relief from the dry weather but also the accumulation of water in low lands. The Meteorological Department has predicted more scattered showers in the next few hours warning citizens to take necessary precautions.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a forecast stating that parts of Karachi and several other areas in Sindh are expected to experience light to heavy rain, with thunderstorms and gusty winds, on February 17, 2026.
According to met office, a shallow westerly weather system is influencing the region, bringing these conditions primarily during the day and into the evening.
PMD officials said that showers in Karachi could occur particularly in the afternoon hours, around 2pm to 3pm, with potential for strong winds.
Rain across Pakistan
Rain of different intensities is forecasted for the southern regions of Pakistan today with intermittent breaks in the new weather forecast.
As per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a shallow westerly wave is currently affecting the southwestern and central areas of Pakistan, which is expected to continue for the next 18 to 24 hours.
Due to the new weather forecast, light to moderate rain is anticipated in the southern regionof the country today.
Light to moderate rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms is expected in Quetta, Ziarat, Chaman, Pishin, Qilla Abdullah, Qilla Saifullah, Chaghi, Nokkundi, Dalbandin, Noushki, Harnai, Zhob, Kalat, Mustung, Bar Khan, Sibbi, Loralai, Khuzdar, Kech, Turbat, Panjgur, Gawadar, Awaran, Kharan, Pasni, Ormara, and Lasbella on Monday night and Tuesday, with occasional breaks.
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