Rain, thunderstorm predicted in Karachi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in Karachi on Monday, as a westerly weather system moves from northern and central regions to the southern parts of the country, Express News reported.

According to the PMD, light rain with thunder is expected on Sunday in several districts including Jamshoro, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin, Thatta, Shahdadkot, Hyderabad, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Shaheed Benazirabad.

Scattered thunderstorms with light rain are also predicted in Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, and various areas of Mirpurkhas and Tando Muhammad Khan.

Rain is expected from tomorrow in the districts of Umerkot, Tharparkar, Badin, Hyderabad, Matiari, and Jamshoro, while strong winds are likely today and tomorrow in most parts of the province, including Karachi. Thunderstorms with rain are also expected in Karachi on Monday, May 5.

The Met Office warned that thunderstorm-associated wind gusts, hail, and lightning could damage weak structures.