Intense weather system from India to bring heavy rain to Karachi today

System is moving at a speed of 10 to 15kmph, with city potentially experiencing rainfall ranging from 100 to 200mm

A low-pressure weather system from Gujarat, India, is expected to approach closer to Karachi by Thursday, bringing the likelihood of heavy downpours, according to the Chief Meteorologist of Karachi, Sardar Sarfraz.

Sarfraz stated that the system is moving at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour, with Karachi potentially experiencing rainfall ranging from 100 to 200 millimetres.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department's monsoon alert indicates that strong monsoon winds are consistently entering Sindh. Thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy to very heavy rain are expected in Karachi and various rural districts of Sindh until August 31.

The threat of urban flooding persists in Karachi due to the anticipated rain. Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into open seas until 31 August.

The powerful monsoon system, in the form of a deep depression, was located 320 kilometres from Karachi on Wednesday morning. The deep depression could bring winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour. The rainfall is expected to continue until August 31.

According to the Meteorological Department's data, Surjani Town recorded the highest rainfall on Wednesday with 30 millimetres, followed by Nazimabad with 20 millimetres, Keamari with 16.5 millimetres, Gulshan-e-Hadeed with 13 millimetres, North Karachi with 12.2 millimetres, Quaidabad with 11.5 millimetres, Orangi Town with 9.5 millimetres, and Old Airport and Met Complex with 8.5 millimetres.