Weather update: Will Karachi experience rain today?

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted that rain coupled with dust thunderstorms is expected to hit Karachi today (Wednesday), ARY News reported.

In its weather forecast, the Met Office said monsoon currents of moderate intensity are continuing to penetrate.

Under its influence, the weather forecast department said a dust-thunderstorm along with rain with a few heavy falls likely in Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Sujawal, and Thatta districts till tomorrow with occasional gaps.

“Dust-thunderstorm/rain likely in Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Sanghar, Dadu, Mityari, Hyderabad, T M Khan, T A Yar, and Jamshoro, Karachi districts till tomorrow (Thursday) with occasional gaps,” it added.

Impacts and advises

The weatherman also said that heavy to isolated falls may inundate low-lying areas in Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Umerkot, Tharparkar and Mirpurkhas from September 18-20.

It advised farmers to manage their crop activities accordingly while tourists are asked to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the period.

“Wind-thunderstorms may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels etc. The general public is advised to stay at safe places during windstorms/lightning/heavy rains,” it added.

Meanwhile, all the authorities concerned are also advised to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast period.