PMD predicts heavy rains across country

Met Office says monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea are expected to enter most parts of the country starting July 16.

ISLAMABAD:

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) announced on Monday that the country is set to experience more rain in various regions throughout the week

The Met Office said that monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea are expected to enter most parts of the country starting July 16.

Rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms is forecast for Islamabad and several areas in Punjab starting from July 17 to July 20.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) is likely to see rain with strong winds and thunderstorms from July 16 to 21. In Balochistan, rain with dust storms is expected from July 17 to 19, while similar conditions are anticipated in Sindh on 18 and 19 of July.

The PMD also predicts partly cloudy weather with intermittent rain in Gilgit-Baltistan from July 17 to 21.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir is expected to experience rain with thunderstorms from July 16 to 21.

Earlier today, Karachi experienced rainfall in some areas of the city, bringing much-needed relief from the intense summer heat, Express News reported.

According to details, the rain was reported in Baldia Town, Surjani Town, Hamdard University, Kathore, and Malir along with adjoining areas.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that the spread of low-pressure systems and high ground temperatures have increased the likelihood of rain in Karachi.

Some parts of the Karachi Division could alos witness thunderstorms today.

It also said that light rain and drizzle are expected from evening to night on Tuesday, with the possibility of thunderstorms continuing from Wednesday evening to night, providing temporary respite from the hot and humid weather.