Karachi light rain is expected in different parts of the city over the next few hours according to the latest update from the Pakistan Meteorological Department. The weather office issued the forecast late Monday night after observing moderate rain clouds over the northeastern areas of the metropolis.
Officials noted clear signs of moderate rain developing in those sections of Karachi. Residents in the affected zones may experience brief showers as the system moves across the city. The overall conditions remain warm and humid typical of the current monsoon period.
Beyond Karachi the Met Office has issued a wider warning for heavy rainfall from tonight until 16 September. Southeastern Sindh districts including Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Mithi, Umerkot, Thatta and Badin face a risk of urban flooding in low lying areas. Authorities have advised people living in these regions to stay prepared for possible water accumulation.
The department also highlighted the chance of significant rain in major cities such as Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Lahore during the same period. Flash floods could develop in local streams and nullahs across Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree and the Galliyat.
Landslides remain a concern in the hilly regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir. In addition the weather office cautioned that windstorms, hailstorms and lightning may damage weak structures while the active weather system continues.
A low pressure area currently sits over southeast Rajasthan and adjoining north Gujarat. This system is expected to move further west-southwestward within the next 24 to 36 hours. At the same time a westerly wave is influencing the upper and central parts of the country adding to the unsettled conditions.
Citizens in Karachi and across the warned regions are encouraged to follow official updates closely. Taking simple precautions such as avoiding unnecessary travel in heavy rain and securing outdoor belongings can help reduce risks during the forecast period. The Met Office continues to monitor the evolving weather pattern and will release further advisories as needed.
