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Karachi Rain Update: Varying Intensities of Rainfall Expected in Karachi This Week

July 12, 2023 by Muhammad Ali Shan

PMD forecasts varying intensities of rainfall for parts of Sindh, including Karachi, this week. Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are penetrating the upper and central regions, intensifying on July 14. The maximum temperature in Karachi is expected to range between 35-38 degrees Celsius. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted varying intensities of rainfall … Read more

Karachi Rain Update: Rainfall expected in Karachi until July 10 as death toll rises nationwide

July 9, 2023 by Muhammad Ali Shan

In Karachi Moderate rainfall is expected on Sunday, with intermittent rain tonight. The NDMA has also indicated that thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected in Karachi. Precautions: Authorities advised to plan for urban flooding, landslides, and swift response. Karachi is set to experience moderate rainfall on Sunday, according to weather experts. Today, several areas in … Read more

Karachi to receive moderate rainfall from Thursday

September 21, 2021 by Roman Ahmed

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/Thunderstorm predicted in upper & central areas today

March 21, 2021 by Komal Fatima

Rain/thunderstorm has been predicted in upper and central parts of Pakistan from Sunday to Tuesday. According to the press release by Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a strong westerly wave is likely to grip upper and central parts on Sunday and may persist till Tuesday. According to the press release, rain/thunderstorm is expected in Quetta, Zhob, … Read more

Met office predicts Cold and dry weather in most areas today

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold in north Balochistan and upper parts on Tuesday. According to Pakistan’s met office, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Dense fog is likely to prevail in plain areas of Punjab and upper Sindh during night hours. … Read more

Northern areas receive cloudy and extremely cold weather today

November 29, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Northern areas of Pakistan are receiving very cold weather on Sunday (today). As per the details, Pakistan’s weather forecasting Centre has predicted partly cloudy and very cold in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In addition to this, the met office has also expected cold and dry weather in most areas of the country. It says … Read more

light rain in Karachi decreases temperature

November 25, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Met Department Predicts Light Rain, Drizzle In Karachi

Karachi experienced light and heavy rainfall in various parts on Wednesday morning. The rain has turned the weather cold in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, cold winds are blowing in Quaid-e-Azam city while the temperature has been recorded at 19 degrees Celsius while the wind speed from the northeast is 18 to 27 … Read more

Hot, dry weather prevails in most areas today

September 25, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Mainly hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country while very hot in the southern parts on Friday. However rain-thunderstorm is expected at few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the met office, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Karachi receives … Read more

Met office forecasts hot and dry weather in most areas today

September 20, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Mainly hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Sunday (today). According to the met office, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Hot and dry season prevails in Karachi today as temperature reaches 34 degrees Celsius. Humidity remains 61%. Temperature can remain from 34 to 36 … Read more

Met office predicts rain-thundershowers in Karachi today

September 15, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Rain-thundershowers are expected in Karachi and other areas of Sindh on Tuesday. The city receives a hot weather today morning as temperature reaches 37 degrees Celsius. However, rain-thundershowers are expected in Karachi and other areas of Sindh. On the other hand, hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country … Read more

Rainfall: New spell hit Karachi today

September 14, 2020 by Komal Fatima

A new spell of rainfall has hit different areas of Karachi on Monday. According to the initial updates, North Karachi is currently receiving heavy rainfall. In addition to this, Sarjani and surrounding areas are receiving light rain today. On Sunday the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)has forecasted light rain in different areas of Karachi during the … Read more

Karachi receives a hot weather today as temperature reaches 38 °C

September 14, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Karachi receives a hot weather today as temperature reaches 38 degrees Celsius. Humidity in the air is 66%. Temperature can remain between 37 to 39 degrees Celsius till the next two days. Hot and dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country on Monday. However, rain-thunderstorm is expected at isolated places … Read more

Daily update: Weather to remain hot, dry today

September 11, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Friday. However, rain-thunderstorm is likely in few districts of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. [embedpost slug= “2020/09/daily-update-hot-dry-weather-to-prevail-in-most-areas-today/”] According to the met office, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Karachi experiences a clear weather today as temperature reaches a … Read more

Daily update: Met office predicts hot, dry weather today

September 8, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Tuesday. However, rain-thunderstorm is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. According to the met department, continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country. Karachi receives a clear weather today, the maximum temperature can be 34 degrees Celsius whereas … Read more

Rain-thundershowers to hit northern areas today

September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Monday. However, rain-thundershowers are expected in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Met office stated that continental air is prevaling over most parts of the country. Weak monsoon currents are panetrating over Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Hot and … Read more

Met office predicts hot and dry weather in most areas today

September 6, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Hot and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Sunday. However, rain-thundershowers are expected at few places of northeastern Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas. Accoridng to the met office, weak monsoon currents are affecting northeastern Punjab. Westerly wave is also present over upper Kpk, Kashmir and … Read more

Rain-wind/thundershowers to hit Islamabad & upper areas today

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Northern areas to receive rain-thundershowers today

More rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in Islamabad, Upper/Central Punjab, Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Wednesday. While, heavy falls are also likely to occur in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kashmir. Hot and dry weather is expected in Sindh and Balochistan. According to the met department, monsoon currents from Bay of Bangal are likely to reach … Read more

Heavy rains in Karachi destroyed city’s dilapidated infrastructure

August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Karachi: The city’s dilapidated infrastructure has been destroyed due to torrential rains. According to details, rains in Karachi have ruined the appearance of the city, main roads are in a state of disrepair, water has accumulated in underpasses while drainage work from many highways and areas has not been completed yet. Even two days after … Read more

20 districts of Sindh declared calamity affected

August 29, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Sindh Government has declared 20 districts of the province as calamity affected. Sindh government spokesman Murtaza Wahab while sharing the notification on social networking website Twitter wrote that under the Sindh Disasters Act 1958, 20 districts of the province were declared disaster affected. #SindhGovt has declared 20 districts of Sindh to be calamity affected under … Read more

Karachi Rain: Death Toll Rises to 23, More predicted on Friday

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Web Desk

At least 23 people were killed in Karachi in various rain related incidents, whereas Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted more showers on Friday.

According to the details, Almost all the major roads of the city including II Chungrigarh Road, University Road, Shahra e Faisal, and underpasses in the city were inundated with no sign of them being cleared anytime soon.

Ghulam Nabi Memon, who is the police chief of the city, said 23 people were killed in Karachi in various rain related incidents.

Chief Meteorological Officer (CMO) of Pakistan Meteorological Department Sardar Sarfraz has predicted more showers today saying moderate spells of rain were possible in the city till afternoon.

The PMD official said that Karachi received unprecedented heavy rain due to interaction of a monsoonal system in Sindh and a westerly wave in Balochistan on Thursday.

Heavy rainfall likely to continue till morning, breaks decades-old rain records

August 28, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

Rainfall in Karachi is likely to continue till morning. There may be two to three heavy spells of rain overnight. As per details, the rain system is located in the south of Karachi, and the rain system is getting moisture from the sea. As heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc in Karachi, all downpour records … Read more

More Monsoon Rains predicted in the country during the week

August 26, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Strong monsoon currents will continue to penetrate in the Country during the current week. According to the press release, monsoon currents will penetrate in southern parts from Monday to Wednesday and in upper parts from Tuesday to Thursday. Under the influence of this system: Rain/wind-thundershowers, with isolated heavy to very heavy falls, are expected in … Read more

Karachi rain: Seventh spell hit major areas today

August 24, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Heavy rains in Karachi lead to water-logging, power cut

Rainfall has hit major areas of Karachi today under seventh spell. According to the initial updates, areas including Water Pump, Malir, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed are experiencing heavy rainfall with thunderstorm. In addition to this, heavy thunderstorm has also hit Gulistan-e-Jauhar. [embedpost slug= “More rain with urban flooding expected in parts of Sindh, PMD predicts”] Rain, wind-thunderstorm … Read more

More rain with urban flooding expected in parts of Sindh, PMD predicts

August 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Rain, wind-thunderstorm is expected in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from today (Monday) till Thursday. According to the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD), light to heavy rain, wind-thundershowers up to 150mm are expected in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from today till August 27. According to the MET office, Karachi is expected to receive … Read more

Met office predicts rain thunderstorm in various parts of Pakistan today

August 23, 2020 by Komal Fatima

Rain thunderstorm is expected in lower Sindh, eastern Balochistan, northeastern Punjab, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas on Sunday. According to the met office, strong monsoon currents are penetrating in lower half of the country which are likely to strengthen in next 24 to 48 hours. Rain-thundershower are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Shaheed … Read more

Surjani Town: 200 families relocated as rains continued to wreck havoc

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

As many as 200 families in Karachi’s Surjani Town were forced to relocate as rains continued to wreak havoc in the city.

Residents of Yousaf Goth, Bismah Town, Sector 4-B and other low lying areas in Surjani Town had to relocate due to flood like situation in the area. The residents were moved with the help of Rangers and Edhi workers in trucks and boats to safe locations.

The latest spell of rain in Karachi have submerged many areas of the metropolis, damaging houses and vehicles in low lying areas.

According to reports, with more than 170mm rain, Surjani Town is one the worst hit-area of the city. People in Surjani Town’s Sector 4-B were trapped inside their houses as the authorities failed to drain out the rain water.

People of the area faced problems as urban flooding damaged cars, furniture at homes and important home appliances.

Moreover, in New Karachi’s sector 5-E and the Hyderi Market — rainwater flowed from the storm drains which could not be cleaned in due time due to the encroachments — entering streets and houses.

The rains were followed with subsequent power outages across the city, with several areas of the metropolis plunged into darkness after nearly 600 K-Electric feeders tripped.

Areas that had experienced power outages included Surjani Town, Orangi Town, North Karachi, New Karachi, Liaquatabad, Jamshed Quarters, FC Area, Khamosh Colony, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Ahsanabad, Shadman Town, Safoora Goth, FB Area, Power House, parts of Clifton, among others.

Rain in Karachi: Surjani Town residents trapped, up to waist-deep water reported

August 22, 2020August 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

The latest spell of rain in Karachi have submerged many areas of metropolis, damaging houses and vehicles in low lying areas.

According to reports, with more than 170mm rain, Surjani Town is one the worst hit-area of the city.

In an exclusive coverage by BOL News, it can be seen that people in Surjani Town’s Sector 4-B are trapped inside their houses as the authorities failed to drain out the rain water.

People of the area are facing problems as the flood like situation damaged cars, furniture at homes and important home appliances.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnjh5Fx2Rxw&feature=youtu.be

The authorities have failed to make any arrangements to drain out rainwater from the area to provide relief to the masses.

Moreover, up to waist-deep water reported across Surjani Town and other areas paralyzing the main roads and localities quickly turned into septic tanks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYPDsCsOnHo&t=193s

On Friday, the downpour in Karachi and other parts of the provinces claimed seven lives including four killed by lightning strikes in Tharparker’s Mithi and Chachro and one in Thatta.

The citizens of Karachi faced extreme difficulties after roads and streets turned into rivers after the latest spell of monsoon downpour started penetrating in various parts of Sindh as well.

According to the Met office, strong monsoon currents are expected to penetrate in Sindh till Monday. Under the influence of this system, rain/wind-thundershower, with few moderate to isolated heavy falls, are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparker, Mirpurkhas, Umar Kot, Sanghar, Sukkur, Larkana, Lasbella, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Zhob, Musa Khel, Loralai, Kohlu and Sibbi till Monday.

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