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KE shuts down 340 feeders in Karachi as ‘precautionary measure’ after rain

KE temporarily turns off 340 feeders during rain for caution in Karachi

K-Electric (KE) on Monday deliberately switched off 340 feeders out of 1900 as a precautionary measure in some areas of Karachi after rain with a high risk of electrocution but claimed that the utility would supply power to most parts of the city as per routine. Read more: Karachi, other parts of country likely to … Read more

Cyclone Shaheen to veer towards Oman

Thunderstorm expected in Punjab

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has delivered another final alert advisory concerning tropical storm “Shaheen”, stating that it will probably move west-northwestwards by tomorrow evening after which it is expected to recourse towards the southwestward and head to Masqat. According to the advisory issued at 10:55 pm on Friday night, PMD said Shaheen has “moved … Read more

Cyclone ‘Gulab’ to cause heavy rains along Sindh-Makran coast

Meteorological Department

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory stating that a low-pressure area, which is defined as a “remnant of the cyclonic storm Gulab”, is likely to emerge over the Northeast Arabian Sea tomorrow (Wednesday) and cause extensive heavy rains along the Sindh-Makran Coast. The low-pressure area, presently lying over central India, will track … Read more

Karachi to receive moderate rainfall from Thursday

Monsoon First Spell Brings Darkness In Parts Of Karachi

Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted modest rainfall in Karachi and other areas from Thursday 23 to 25 September in the upcoming spell. Monsoon currents will infiltrate into Sindh from Wednesday (tomorrow). According to the weather forecast, this weather system will bring rain and thunderstorms with inaccessible heavy falls and escorted infrequent gusty winds. The new … Read more

Rain forecast in Sindh including Karachi: MET office

Karachi rain Tuesday

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted modest to heavy rainfall in different parts of Sindh including Karachi from Sunday. Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms with rainfall in lower Sindh, Central Punjab, Islamabad, and some parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the weather report, the monsoon low over Rajasthan, India continues with its manger … Read more

Four killed in Orangi Town due to heavy rain in Karachi

rain roof collapsed

After heavy rain in Karachi, the roof of a house collapsed in Orangi Town which caused the death of a woman and her three kids. A woman and her three children were crushed to death after the roof of a house collapsed. The incident took place at Street 15, MPR Colony in Qasba, stated District … Read more

PMD predicts light rain in Karachi

Meteorological Department

Karachi is expected to receive light rain tonight stated the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the statement issued by the PMD, low pressure from the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh is moving towards the West and entering Pakistan. Whereas, due to the low pressure, thundershowers are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Jamshoro from tonight … Read more

Another spell of rain will hit Karachi from Sept 09: Met Official

Karachi Monsoon

A new spell of rainfall will begin in Karachi from Thursday (September 09). According to the official statement, the new spell will likely continue for two to three days and bring rainfall with thunderstorms. The eastern parts of Sindh will receive rainfall tonight under the effect of a Low-Pressure Area in central India, stated Director … Read more

Karachi weather forecast: rain is expected from 9 to 10 September

Karachi

Between September 9 and 10 more rain is expected along with winds and thunderstorms in Karachi, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted.

Sardar Sarfraz, Director of PMD Karachi stated that a different low-pressure climate system has been established in the Bay of Bengal.

The official stated, “The rain-bearing system is moving towards the west and it could cause rains in Karachi and other parts of Sindh between Thursday and Friday,”

The most recent rains system’s effects can be perceived in Sindh and northern parts of the country, he said, adding a new low-pressure climate system in the Bay of Bengal might be made after September 10.

For now, the met office allotted a weather alert in view of the predictable heavy rains in the country.

The met office stated, “Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.”

“Monsoon currents likely to reach upper and central parts of the country from Tuesday and may persist during the week,” read the announcement.

Further monsoon flows are expected to penetrate the country from September 7 and to be expected to remain till September 11, said the met office.

Under the impact of this weather system, rain-wind-thundershower is predictable in Kashmir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Abbottabad, Peshawar, and other cities of the country with rare gaps.

Dir, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Islamabad, Jhelum, Lahore, and Kasur, in these areas Heavy falls are predictable from September 8 to 10.

Whereas, Rain-wind-thunderstorm is as well expected in Zhob, Musa Khel, Quetta, Ziarat, Kalat, and different parts of Sindh from September 8 to 10.

The met office cautioned that wind-storm might cause harm to the susceptible structures and heavy rainfall may cause urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Lahore throughout the period.

The met office too directed all the concerned authorities to stay attentive throughout the prediction period.

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K Electric claims areas with ‘power theft’ suffered electricity outages

Shehbaz Sharif

The areas in Karachi that suffered power outages on Friday, said the city’s sole power distributor K Electric in reply to frequent complaints from numerous areas over power cut as soon as rain decanted. According to the K Electric statement only some areas, where power theft is extensive, suffered the losses۔ Whereas, some areas experienced … Read more

Karachi Weather: Monsoon Rain expected in Karachi on July 25th and 26th

Karachi Monsoon

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted rain in Karachi on July 25th  and 26th Different parts of Sindh will receive rain on July 23, the Met. department said. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said that it was expected that the spell will last from July 24 to July 26 but the conditions seem to be changing. The … Read more

Monsoon recipe: Move over regular pakodas and try caramelised BBQ potatoes

Monsoon recipe

If you believe that rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book, we have good news for you! Forget your boring pakodas and fix your monsoon cravings by bonding over barbeque and grilling some caramelized potatoes to go with your chai.

Check out the recipe below:

Ingredients:

1 tsp chili sauce

1 tsp garlic paste

½ tsp ginger paste

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

½ tsp mustard paste

2 tsp mix herbs

Black pepper to taste

Salt to taste

1 tbsp caramel flavoured syrup

6 nos baby potato, peeled and parboiled

5-6 satay sticks

Method:

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and apply the mixture on the potatoes and keep aside for 30 mins. Arrange on the satay stick and grill with butter and serve hot.

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Overnight Rainfall Causes Waterlogging, More Rain Predicted In Karachi

Overnight Rainfall Causes Waterlogged, More Rain Predicted In Karachi

The first monsoon rains are continuing in Karachi and the weather remained hot and humid throughout the day on Thursday and it started raining in the city in the evening. Citizens were stuck in various areas of the city due to traffic jams on Shahra-e-Faisal, National Highway and other roads. Citizens said on Twitter that … Read more

Karachi Weather: Met Dept. Predicts Heat And Some Rain

Karachi Weather: Met Dept. Predicts Heat And Some Rain

The Meteorological Department has forecast hot weather with some rain in Karachi today. According to the details, the Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of rain in Karachi even today. The series of rains will start from noon. The meteorological department has forecast gusty winds before the rains and said that more … Read more

Current rain spell to continue till Friday: PMD

Rains Karachi lives

The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecasted the current spell of heavy rain to continue across the country till Friday. Pakistan Meteorological Department Spokesman Dr Zaheer Babar said heavy rain would continue in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, upper and Central Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Multan and in most parts of the country. Babr … Read more

Rain In Karachi Turned Weather Pleasant

Light rain Karachi met office

The weather in Karachi has suddenly turned pleasant in the evening as some of the parts received little rainfall. Light rain and drizzle are also expected in some areas of the city. According to the Meteorological Department, clouds are formed due to the existing system. Dust storms are reported in North Karachi. On the other … Read more

Light rain expected in Karachi during 24 hours

Met Department Predicts Light Rain, Drizzle In Karachi

On Sunday the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)has forecasted light rain in different areas of Karachi during the coming 24 hours. According to the details, a system developed in India’s Gujrat is heading towards Eastern Sindh. Different areas of the province including Tharparkar, Badin, Mirpur Khas, Umer Court, Dadu, Sukkur, and Larkana will receive light rain … Read more

PDMA predicts torrential rains across Sindh, issues alert

PDMA predicts torrential rains across Sindh, issues alert

Another flood alert has been issued by PDMA Sindh while predicting torrential rains across Sindh. In this regard, PDMA Sindh said that in the next 24 hours, torrential rains are likely in the southern and southeastern districts of Sindh. The PDMA has directed the Deputy Commissioners to take steps to prepare security arrangements in this … Read more

More rain showers to hit Karachi today under seventh spell of Monsoon

Karachi seventh spell of rain

Under the seventh spell of Monsoon, Karachi to receive more rain showers from today (Monday), predicted the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

A statement issued by the PMD said that seventh spell of monsoon rains entered Sindh on Sunday evening which could aggravate existing urban flooding in Lower Sindh.

Under the influence of this system rain and wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to light showers, are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Nagarparker, Mirpurkhas, Islam Kot, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur and Larkana.

Heavy to moderate showers are expected in parts of Karachi today, while the weather will remain cloudy.

On the other hand, PMD has advised all concerned authorities to remain alert during the forecast period.

The Met Office earlier issued a warning of urban flooding in Karachi. However, the chief meteorologist said that the system to effect Karachi is relatively ‘weak’ which may mean isolated light to heavy rains across the city.

The port city was devastated after receiving unprecedented rains since Thursday as many areas are still flooded with rainwater.

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PDMA issues alert for heavy rain in Karachi during next 48 hours

On Sunday, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in many parts of Sindh including Karachi in the next 48 hours. To cope with the situation of urban flooding in Sindh’s major cities including Karachi and Hyderabad, the PDMA has asked the concerned authorities to finalize the arrangements as … Read more

Monsoon rains across Sindh killed 80 people: CM Sindh

Federation Should Refrain From Forming 'East India Company' In Sindh

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 80 people were killed in monsoon rains across the province. Addressing a press conference with provincial ministers in Karachi, Murad Ali Shah said that 47 people have lost their lives since the first spell of rains in Karachi since July 6, adding that 17 deaths … Read more

Comprehensive plan for sewerage, drainage & clean water being prepared for Karachi

Comprehensive plan for sewerage, drainage & clean water being prepared for Karachi

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Karachi is the most important city of Pakistan and all resources will be utilized to deal with the emergency situation in Karachi. According to details, a review meeting on the progress of federal development projects was held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan. … Read more

Torrential rains in Karachi to last till 11pm, says Met office

Heavy to light raiin showers

In its new advisory the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said the ongoing downpour in Karachi would continue until 11 pm today. The Met Office had forecast a day ago that the monsoon storm system had weakened, and the metropolis was likely to be provided with much-needed relief from the torrential rains. The Met office edited … Read more

Rains Wreak Havoc: Water level in Hub Dam rises to 338 feet

Rain

The current spell of rains has wreaked havoc in Sindh, resulted in increasing the water level in Hub Dam to 338 feet and likely to fill to its maximum capacity for the first time in 13 years. According to the details, The Hub Dam meets the water needs of several areas in Balochistan, last filled to … Read more

Record-Breaking heavy rainfall and overall flood situation of Sindh

Record-Breaking heavy rainfall and overall flood situation of Sindh

During the sixth spell of monsoon in different parts of Sindh including Karachi, flood conditions have been created due to record-breaking heavy rainfall and 7 more people including children have been killed. In Karachi, six people drowned and one died due to electrocution while several more people are feared to have drowned. According to the … Read more

Boat carrying Faisal Edhi capsizes during rescue operation

Faisal Edhi

Social Activist Faisal Edhi, the son of late Abdul Sattar Edhi, escaped drowning into deep water near Do Darya after his boat capsized during a rescue operation on Wednesday morning. According to the details, Edhi rescue boat overturned while going to rescue missing labors. Faisal Edhi and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf MPA were also on … Read more

Karachi Rain Update: Water, Water Everywhere; More to lash till Thursday

Karachi

The city of lights, Karachi that now looks not different than Venice; is struggling to stay afloat after two days of rain; however more is predicted till Thursday. Despite of declared rain emergency; people wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles. The Lath and Thaddo dams in Karachi have overflowed after a day of … Read more

ISPR: Pakistan Army, Rangers come to the rescue as rain lashes Karachi

pakistan army

Pakistan Army and Rangers helped the city administration in rescue operations as the heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) More than 70 Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh rescue and relief teams are assisting civil administration to provide relief to affected population. ISPR said in its … Read more