Karachi weather update: more rains likely on 26th and 27th July

Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department said Karachi may receive more rain on Tuesday and Wednesday under the current monsoon spell that caused heavy rains.

Low pressure area including strong monsoon currents still persist over central and western Sindh which has caused widespread extremely heavy rainfall across Sindh.

The system likely to move to Balochistan coastal areas under its influence:

Rain/thunderstorms with a few heavy falls likely to continue in Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Tando M Khan, Tando Allayar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Sanghar, Nawabshah, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Dadu, Jamshoro, Shikarpur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Ghotki and Kashmore districts and Karachi division till tomorrow/day after.

Possible Impacts : Heavy falls may generate urban flooding/water-logging in low lying areas of Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Sujawal, Badin,Tando M Khan, Nawabshah, Dadu, Jamshoro, Qambar Shahdadkot districts during the forecast period. Persistent heavy spell over Khuzdar, Lasbella, Hub and along Kirthar Range may create pressure on Hub Dam and Flash Flooding in Dadu and Jamshoro districts and downstream.

Note: All concerned authorities are requested to remain alert during the forecast period and take necessary actions.