Heavy Rainfall Predicted in Karachi, NDMA Warns of Urban Flooding
— July 9, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned on Tuesday that Karachi and other areas in Sindh might witness urban flooding due to a forecast of heavy rains in the province.
According to the NDMA, scattered rainfall, windstorms, and thunderstorms are expected in Kashmore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Umerkot, Badin, Mithi, Tharparkar, and adjacent areas within the next 12 to 24 hours.
The authority advised the provincial disaster management departments and local administrations to closely monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to safeguard the people.
The warning comes as the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) predicted rain with thunderstorms in the country’s financial hub today.
Ongoing monsoon activity is likely to affect the weather in the coming days, with more monsoon currents to penetrate from the Arabian Sea in the upper parts of the country starting July 10, as per the MeT office.
On Monday, residents of the port city finally got some relief from the heat as parts of the city received rain and strong winds. Dark clouds covered different areas, including Surjani Town, which also experienced dusty winds. Malir Memon Goth experienced heavy rain with strong winds. The much-needed rain hit different areas in the metropolis, including Gulshan-e-Hadid, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Nazimabad, and North Nazimabad. Drizzle was reported in areas such as II Chundrigar Road, Saddar, and the Old City, bringing an end to the persistent heat spell.
In Sindh, mainly hot and very humid weather is expected in most districts. However, rain with wind and thunder is expected in Jacobabad, Sukkur, Shikarpur, Qamber Shahdadkot, Larkana, Dadu, Padidan, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Sajawal, and Karachi today and tomorrow, with occasional gaps.
The wet spell is likely to return to Sukkur, Larkana, and Jacobabad on July 12 and 13.