KARACHI/LAHORE: Residents of the port city may experience light rain from July 9 to 11, with the possibility of two to three spells of rain occurring from mid-July, meteorologist Anjum Nazir said while speaking to Geo News programme ‘Geo Pakistan’ on Thursday.
Currently, Karachi is experiencing intermittent drizzle in various areas, including Saddar, Malir, and Liaquatabad.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast weather in Karachi to remain humid and partly cloudy over the next 24 hours, with drizzle or light rain possible in several areas in the provincial capital of Sindh during the day and night.
Intermittent rain or drizzle in the financial hub is likely to continue today and tomorrow, offering some relief from the prevailing humidity.
Karachi’s maximum temperature is expected to reach up to 35 degrees Celsius today, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27.5°C. Meanwhile, the humidity ratio in the air stands at 75%.
It is important to note that monsoon winds have also begun their anticipated entry into the southeastern parts of Sindh, signalling a change in weather patterns across the province.
The PMD forecasts a likelihood of thunderstorms in Tharparkar today and tomorrow, while various other areas are also set to receive rain.
According to the latest weather outlook, rain or drizzle is expected in Badin, Sajawal, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, and Sukkur.
Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay updated with further advisories and take necessary precautions, particularly in low-lying areas prone to water accumulation.
Furthermore, during the programme, Nazir said that monsoon rains are affecting the upper parts of the country with 92mm of rain recorded in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Cherat in the past 24 hours.
“Mid-to-heavy rains are anticipated in the upper and northeastern parts of Punjab, with light rain also possible in some areas of Sindh,” said Nazir.
Additionally, the the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) predicted monsoon rains across Punjab from July 5 to 10.
Rain is also likely in Rawalpindi, Murree, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, and Faisalabad while thunderstorms are also expected in Okara, Kasur, Khushab, and Sargodha.
In light of the expected monsoon rains, the PDMA also warned that water flow in rivers may increase from July 7.
In a post on X on Wednesday, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a “National Emergencies Operation Center Alert”, warning citizens of potential flood risks in different regions of the country likely to be triggered by upcoming monsoon rains.
“Monsoon rains are expected to continue from July 2 to 8, 2025, with potential flood risks,” the NDMA wrote. “Heavy rainfall likely in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and northeastern Punjab from July 5 to 8.”