Met Office Forecasts Another Heavy Rain Event in Karachi Tomorrow
The Met Office has forecast another heavy rainy spell in Karachi and other parts of Sindh from this Thursday (tomorrow), News media reported.
Chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz has forecast showers with thunderstorms for July 15-16 as monsoon currents from the Bay of Bengal continue to invade the country.
Another strong monsoonal low-pressure area (LPA) is expected to approach Sindh on July 14th (Thursday).
Heavy to very heavy widespread intermittent rain with wind or thunderstorms in Karachi, Hyderabad Thatta, Badin, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Mithi, Jamshoro, Naushehro Feroze, Larkana, Jaccobabad, Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Districts of Shikarpur, Qambar-Shahdadkot, Kashmore of Sindh and Zhob of Balochistan, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Jaffarabad, Jhal Magsi, Dera Bugti, Sibbi, Panjgur, Turbat and Pasni Districts from July 14 to 18 under the influence of this weather system.
Intermittent windy showers or thunderstorms are expected in Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mr. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, Okara, Bhakkar, Layyah, Multan, Rajanpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahimyar Khan, and Khanpur starting today see you on Friday.
Chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said the torrential rain could trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas of Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, and other cities in Sindh, as well as Awaran, Panjgur, and Turbat in Balochistan.
The Met Office has also warned fishermen of tidal waves at sea due to the strong monsoon low.
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Flash floods are also expected in the local Kirthar Nullahs range and torrents in the hills of Balochistan on July 14-16, while Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Dir, and Kashmir are expected on July 13-14.
Rains could trigger landslides in Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu.
The Met Office has advised travelers and tourists to remain cautious during this time.
All relevant authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions during the forecast period.
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