KARACHI – Rains lashed Karachi, Hyderabad and most parts of Sindh on Tuesday with the meteorologists predicting the wet spell to continue intermittently during the week.
Heavy rains disrupted routine life by causing urban flooding, massive traffic jams and power outages in major cities including Karachi and Hyderabad.
Per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), deep depression currently located over North of Gujrat (India), will likely reach adjoining areas of Pakistan (Eastern Sindh) during the next 24 hours.
Due to this weather system, strong monsoon currents will penetrate the country, especially southern parts. A westerly wave will also likely affect upper parts of the country from 29th August onwards. Under the influence of this weather system, widespread rains with scattered heavy and isolated very heavy falls are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jamshoro, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umarkot, Matiari, Sanghar, Sukkur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Khairpur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Nausheroferoze from 27th to 31st August.
Flood/inundation may occur in low lying areas of Sindh while the torrential rains may generate flash flooding in local nullahs/streams of Karachi, Hyderabad and Dadu till August 31. Coastal flooding may occur along Sindh-Makran coast during the wet period.
Downpour/windstorm and lightning may affect daily routines, and damage weak structures like electric poles, billboards and solar panels. Farmers are advised to manage their activities keeping in view the weather forecast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the open sea till August 31.
Karachi’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 32-34°C on Wednesday and 34-36°C on Thursday.
Hyderabad’s maximum temperature will likely remain between 35-37°C on Wednesday and 37-39°C on Thursday.
Meanwhile, rains with isolated heavy falls occurred in Karachi and most parts of Sindh during the last 24 hours.
Rainfall (mm): Badin 49, Mithi 45, Thatta 44, Mir Pur Khas 42, Sakrand 25, Hyderabad (Airport 17, City 12), Tando Jam 15, Karachi 13, Shaheed Benazirabad 09, Chhor 08
In Karachi, maximum temperature was recorded at 33°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 73 per cent.
In Hyderabad, maximum temperature was recorded at 34°C. Relative humidity in the evening was recorded at 85 per cent.
