Karachi, Sindh Brace for Intermittent Monsoon Rains and Gusty Winds
At a glance
- Widespread urban and flash flooding has affected Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- Monsoon currents continue to penetrate upper and central parts of Pakistan.
- Intermittent monsoon rains and gusty winds are forecast for Karachi, Hyderabad, and parts of Sindh.
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A powerful monsoon spell has triggered widespread urban and flash floods across various parts of Pakistan, including major cities in Punjab like Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Faisalabad. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also experienced flash floods, notably in Lower Chitral. The Met Office had previously issued warnings for continued heavy monsoon rains, and has now forecast intermittent rains and gusty winds for Karachi, Hyderabad, and parts of Sindh.
Latest development
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent monsoon rains and gusty winds for Karachi, Hyderabad, and parts of Sindh on Monday night. Monsoon currents are consistently affecting upper and central Pakistan, with a westerly wave also present in upper regions.
Latest updates
Intermittent monsoon rains and gusty winds are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, and parts of Sindh on Monday night. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reports that monsoon currents are continuously penetrating the upper and central parts of Pakistan, with a westerly wave also affecting upper regions for the next 24 hours.
Daytime temperatures in Karachi are forecast to remain between 29°C and 31°C on Tuesday and Wednesday, while Hyderabad is expected to see temperatures between 26°C and 28°C during the same period. Over the past 24 hours, isolated rains occurred in Mirpurkhas, recording 2mm.
The Met Office has issued a fresh weather forecast and rain alert, warning of possible urban flooding, flash floods, and travel disruptions as heavy monsoon rains continue to affect many parts of Pakistan.
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