Karachi weather: Area-wise rainfall figures released

Karachi experienced varied rainfall levels across the city over the last 24 hours, with Gulshan Hadeed recording the highest at 62mm, according to the Meteorological Department.

Over the past 72 hours, Gulshan Hadeed has recorded a total of 128mm, highlighting the intensity of the recent downpours.

Moreover, the department's data showed that from August 27 to 5 pm yesterday, Surjani town witnessed a substantial 30mm of rainfall.

Meanhile, Nazimabad recorded 26mm, and Kemari saw 21mm of rain.

Other areas also experienced significant showers: Faisal Base recorded 14mm, Orangi 13.1mm, and Saddar 13mm. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Complex reported 12.2mm, and Old Airport received 11.6mm.

In Gulshan Mamar, 11.1mm of rainfall was recorded, while Jinnah Terminal saw 9.6mm. PAF Masroor Base recorded 9mm, with Korangi slightly lower at 8.2mm.

DHA Phase Two reported 7.8mm, Gadap 3.7mm, and Bin Qasim recorded the lowest at 1.1mm.

Karachi's Gulshan Hadeed recorded a total of 128mm rain during the past 72 hours.

Meanwhile, 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.

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.