A newly developed monsoon system began to affect Karachi over the weekend, with light to moderate rain reported in several suburban areas, as Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts widespread rain and thunderstorms over Sindh between August 17 and 19.
While the sky mostly remained clear and humid on Sunday, mild to moderate showers were reported in central locations, including Surjani Town, New Karachi and Gulhan-e-Mayar.
According to PMD’s Early Warning Center, tomorrow (Monday) can see moderate rain with thunder and lightning, while Tuesday is likely to bring more heavy rainfall.
“Strong monsoon streams penetrate most parts of Sindh and ensure widespread rain and thunderstorms with periods of moderate to very heavy rain,” it says.
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A detailed advice indicates that Naushahro Feroze, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Tharparkar and Karachi are likely to receive mild to heavy intermittent rain up to 19 August.
Additional rain winds and thunderstorm activity are expected in Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Sukkur and Kashmore.
Residents have been warned about the potential disturbance from the city’s flood, water information in low -lying areas and damage to vulnerable infrastructure such as mud houses, advertising boards, electric poles, vehicles and solar panels.
Local farmers are advised to plan their operations based on the forecast and the authorities have been invited to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions
