Pakistan is experiencing a range of weather conditions as the monsoon season intensifies. Karachi is seeing intermittent light rain and drizzle, with more precipitation expected in the coming hours. Sindh is on high alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding over the next 72 hours. Balochistan is facing strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rain, while Punjab is experiencing a mix of sunshine and clouds. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings and advisories across these regions to prepare residents for the varied weather conditions.
Karachi
Karachi is currently under dark clouds, offering a break from the usual heat. The temperature is at 28 degrees Celsius with a high of 32 degrees Celsius expected. Winds from the southwest are blowing at 7 kilometers per hour, and humidity levels are at 88%. Although air quality is considered good, Karachi ranks 28th among the world’s most polluted cities, with particulate matter at 65 micrograms per cubic meter.
Sindh
The PMD has issued a warning for heavy rainfall across Sindh, with potential flood risks in various districts. Intermittent rain and thunderstorms are forecasted for Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Larkana, Qambar, Shahdadkot, Nowshera Feroze, Shaheed Benazir Abad, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Sanghar, Jamshoro, and Dadu. Additionally, Tharparkar, Thatta, Badin, Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tando Muhammad Khan, Kandhkot, Amari, and Sajawal are expected to experience thunderstorms with strong winds until August 19th.
Balochistan
In Balochistan, the PMD predicts strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rain affecting Quetta, Khuzdar, Kalat, Zhob, Barkhan, Sibi, Turbat, Nokundi, Dalbandin, Gwadar, and Jeewani.
Punjab
Lahore and other parts of Punjab are expected to see a combination of sunshine and clouds. The minimum temperature in Lahore is forecasted to be 29 degrees Celsius, with a high of 34 degrees Celsius. The current temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, with wind speeds at 3 kilometers per hour and humidity at 90%. A low chance of rain is expected in Lahore today.
