Rain returned to Karachi on Saturday. The showers brought sweet relief from the heat and heavy humidity. The weather turned cool and pleasant across the city.
Light to moderate showers fell in several areas. Rain hit the northern and suburban parts hardest. New Karachi, Nagan Chowrangi, and Nazimabad saw steady drizzle.
Heavier showers soaked North Karachi and Surjani Town. Other areas got rain too. These included Gulshan-e-Maymar, Scheme 33, and Gadap Town.
Residents enjoyed the drop in temperature. Humidity eased, and the air felt fresh! But wet roads turned slippery. Drivers moved with extra care.
PMD issues rain alert for Karachi
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had warned of this. Hours earlier, it forecast a dust-thunderstorm and light to moderate rain. This rain alert covers Karachi Division from Saturday evening until August 3.
The department expects occasional gaps in the rain. Karachi will stay mostly cloudy on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 35°C.
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What is driving the weather
A well-marked low-pressure area sits over southeast Rajasthan, India. It formed after an earlier depression weakened. This system now steers the weather.
Active monsoon currents add more force. They flow in from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. A strengthening westerly wave joins them. Together, they will affect upper and central Pakistan.
Heavy rain warning for Sindh districts
The rain alert stretches far beyond Karachi. The PMD forecasts moderate to heavy and very heavy rainfall in many districts. These include Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, and Sanghar.
The list also covers Khairpur, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Tando Allahyar. Hyderabad, Matiari, and Shaheed Benazirabad face the same risk. This spell runs from today through August 3, with short breaks.
Flooding and damage risks
Heavy rain may trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas. The threat lasts until August 2. At-risk spots include Sukkur, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, and Sanghar.
Strong winds and lightning bring more danger. They may damage weak structures. Solar panels, electricity poles, and billboards face the highest threat.
Farmers should plan their work around the forecast. They must keep their livestock safe. The PMD urged all authorities to stay alert. Quick action will lower the risk of weather-related incidents.
Stay updated and take this rain alert seriously. A little care keeps you and your family safe!
