Karachi braces for heavy rains as two monsoon systems approach after July 30

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz says August is expected to see more rainfall than July

KARACHI:

Karachi is set for medium to heavy rainfall between July 30 and August 2 as a monsoon system moves in, according to Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz. A second weather system is anticipated to affect the city from August 5 to 7, he added.

Sarfraz noted that while more precise forecasts will be available as the systems approach, August is expected to see more rainfall than July.

The city's weather has become more pleasant thanks to the revival of sea breezes, which has led to a further drop in temperature by 1.7 degrees Celsius.

On Wednesday, Karachi's skies were mostly cloudy, with southwestern sea breezes blowing at 35 km/h. The temperature fell to 32.6 degrees Celsius, a decrease of 3.1 degrees from the previous day.

The Early Warning Centre of the Meteorological Department predicts that Karachi will remain predominantly cloudy and humid over the next 2 to 3 days, with potential for light rain and drizzle.

Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 32 to 34 degrees Celsius, with continued sea breezes.

The rest of the province is expected to be hot and extremely humid, with chances of light rain and drizzle in Tharparkar, Sajawal, Thatta, and Badin.