Anticipated rainfall in Karachi predicted to be moderate to broad, slated for the upcoming week by the Met Office.
Monsoon Rains Forecast for Karachi and Punjab, Pakistan
A series of monsoon rains is expected to hit Pakistan in the coming days, with Karachi and Punjab set to experience showers during the forecast period.
According to the latest reports, the seventh spell of monsoon rains in Punjab is predicted to last until August 21. The Pakistan Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Irfan Ali Kathia has confirmed the commencement of this spell, which is expected to affect most districts of the province. The monsoon system is expected to bring intense rainfall, especially to the upper catchment areas of rivers and the plains.
During this period, Punjab has issued a weather alert warning of heavy monsoon rains. This includes cities like Lahore, where the PDMA has warned of potential flooding and waterlogging due to the heavy downpours. The alert comes as the monsoon showers are expected to coincide with religious events such as Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA), potentially affecting large crowds.
Meanwhile, the Met Office predicts rainfall in several areas of Sindh from August 18 to 23. The monsoon system is expected to enter Sindh via India's Gujarat on the night of August 17. This forecast includes the city of Karachi, where residents can expect warm and humid weather with occasional monsoon rains and thunderstorms. These spells of rain are likely to cause temporary flooding or waterlogging in some areas.
The Met Office has also predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in Karachi next week. However, it should be noted that there are no specific, official forecasts from the Met Office or Pakistan Meteorological Department for Karachi and Punjab, Pakistan, from August 17 to August 23, 2022, in the provided search results.
As always, it's advisable for residents to stay updated with the latest weather updates and take necessary precautions during the monsoon season. For precise, historical weather data or official forecasts from that period, the Pakistan Meteorological Department archives would have the authoritative records.
Environmental scientists closely monitor the approaching monsoon rains, as the forecasts predict intense rainfall in both Punjab and Karachi, Pakistan. The Met Office has issued weather alerts for these areas, warning of potential flooding and waterlogging due to the heavy downpours, especially in urban regions like Lahore. Furthermore, weather forecasting models predict that the monsoon system may bring heavy rainfall to Karachi next week.
