PMD forecasts light to moderate rain, thunderstorms in Karachi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast hot and humid conditions for Karachi with the possibility of thunderstorms and light to moderate rain on Tuesday.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)’s Early Warning Centre, partly cloudy skies are expected on September 30, with rain likely in parts of the city, accompanied by thunder, Express News reported

Similar weather is predicted for Umerkot, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Sujawal, Jamshoro and Matiari between September 29 and 30.

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Most areas of Sindh are expected to remain hot and humid. The Met Office noted that while the monsoon system has ended nationwide, any rainfall will occur under a post-monsoon pattern.

Flood updates

The Indus River at Kotri is currently experiencing a medium flood and is expected to persist until the first week of October. Tarbela Dam has reached full capacity, while Mangla Dam is nearing the same level, according to the Flood Forecasting Division (FFD).

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No significant rainfall is forecast in the coming days, as the weather depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal has shifted westwards and now lies over Chhattisgarh.

At present, no part of Pakistan is under any imminent flood threat.