Heavy Rainfall Expected in Karachi from August 4 to 7
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Karachi from August 4 to 7. After experiencing light rain and drizzle on Thursday and Friday, the city is expected to see more significant rain showers starting from Friday.
According to the weather department, the monsoon system will bring light to heavy rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 100mm of rainfall. Most parts of the city can expect rainfall between 40mm to 60mm, with some areas possibly breaking records. The urban metropolis is also likely to experience rain showers on Saturday.
Earlier, the PMD had forecast moderate to torrential rains in Karachi from August 3 to 5. Heavy rain showers lashed different areas of Karachi on July 31, inundating the low-lying areas of the port city amid the prediction of more heavy showers. Various areas of Karachi, including Saddar, II Chundrigar Road, Baldia Town, Defence, and North Karachi, experienced intermittent rain showers last night.
Parallel to this, the Met Office had predicted rain showers with lightning in different areas of Sindh as strong monsoon winds entering from Rajasthan and the Arabian Sea are likely to influence the region from Friday. It is also possible that Sindh’s low-lying areas can be inundated due to the heavy rains. Moreover, Kirthar as well as rivers and nullahs present in the mountainous regions of Balochistan are at risk of flooding in case of heavy rains. Apart from this, Daddu, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, and Jamshoro may also face flash floods as a result of heavy rains.
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Karachi -: Karachi is the largest city in Pakistan. It is located in the southern part of the country, near the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan Meteorological Department -: The Pakistan Meteorological Department is a government agency that predicts the weather. They tell people if it will rain, be sunny, or if there will be storms.
mm -: mm stands for millimeters. It is a unit of measurement used to measure the amount of rainfall. 100mm means a lot of rain.
Sindh -: Sindh is a province in Pakistan. It is located in the southeastern part of the country.
Balochistan -: Balochistan is another province in Pakistan. It is the largest province by area and is located in the southwestern part of the country.
flash floods -: Flash floods are sudden and strong floods that happen quickly. They can occur when there is a lot of rain in a short period of time, especially in low-lying areas and mountains.