Karachi weather update: Rain likely on Monday

Karachi: The monsoon currents continue to penetrate in Sindh which likely to become stronger from 9 Aug onwards.

Under the influence of this weather system: Rain-thunderstorms with a few moderate (isolate heavy) falls is expected in Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Tando Muhammad khan, Tando Allayar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Thatta, Sujawal, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Ghotki, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Dadu, Jamshoro & Kambar Shahdadkot districts & Karacki div till tomorrow & likely to become intense during 9 – 13 Aug.

Rainfall intensity also to increase from 10 Aug in northeastern & southern distts of Balochistan which may trigger flash flooding in Dadu, Jamshoro, Kambar Shahdadkot distts & downstream. Impacts: Heavy falls may create water-logging/urban flooding in low lying areas of Karachi, Hyderabad, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Tando Muhammad khan, Tando Allayar, Dadu, Jamshoro, Kambar Shahdadkot, Larkana & Sukkur distts during the forecast period.

Persistent heavy rains over Khuzdar, Lasbella, Hub distts & over Kirthar Range may create extra pressure on Hub dam, Thaddo dam & downstream. Sea conditions likely to become rough/very rough during 10-13 Aug & fishermen are advised to take extra care