Sindh braces for rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies

A newly developed monsoon system began impacting Karachi over the weekend, with light to moderate rain reported in several suburban areas, as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across Sindh between August 17 and 19.

While skies remained mostly clear and humid on Sunday, light to moderate showers were reported in key localities, including Surjani Town, New Karachi, and Gulshan-e-Maymar.

According to the PMD’s Early Warning Centre, tomorrow (Monday) may see moderate rain with thunder and lightning, while Tuesday is likely to bring multiple heavy downpours.

“Strong monsoon currents are penetrating most parts of Sindh, securing widespread rain and thunderstorms with periods of moderate to very heavy rainfall,” the advisory stated.

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A detailed advisory indicates that Naushahro Feroze, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Tharparkar, and Karachi are most likely to receive mild to heavy intermittent rain up to August 19.

Additional rain-wind and thundershower activity is expected in Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki, Sukkur, and Kashmore.

Residents have been cautioned about the potential disruption from urban flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and damage to vulnerable infrastructure such as mud houses, billboards, electric poles, vehicles, and solar panels.

Local farmers are being advised to plan their operations based on the forecast, and authorities have been urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautionary measures