KARACHI – The city of Karachi is expected to witness at least three more rain spells this month, according to meteorological experts, as the monsoon season begins to gather pace across southern Pakistan.
Speaking on Geo News’ morning show Geo Pakistan, senior meteorologist Anjum Nazir said that light to moderate rain is expected between July 9 and 11, with two to three additional rain spells likely in the following days. He noted that intermittent drizzle had already been reported in various neighborhoods including Saddar, Malir, and Liaquatabad.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast humid and partly cloudy weather for Karachi over the next 24 hours, with chances of light rain or drizzle continuing both day and night. The expected maximum temperature today is 35°C, while humidity levels remain high at around 75%, making conditions muggy for city residents.
More significantly, monsoon winds have begun entering the southeastern parts of Sindh, indicating a shift in weather patterns across the province. Light to moderate showers are also forecast for Badin, Sajawal, Jamshoro, Hyderabad, and Sukkur, according to PMD’s latest outlook.
In northern and central regions of Pakistan, the impact of monsoon is already visible. Cherat, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, received 92mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours, highlighting the system’s growing intensity. Similar conditions are likely in upper and northeastern Punjab, where moderate to heavy rain is expected in the coming days.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued advisories warning of heavy rainfall from July 5 to 10 in parts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Chakwal, Jhelum, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, and Faisalabad. Thunderstorms may also affect Okara, Kasur, Khushab, and Sargodha during this period.
In anticipation of the downpours, PDMA cautioned that river flows may rise starting July 7, particularly in areas with high rainfall intensity.
Adding to this, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a public alert through its National Emergencies Operation Center, stating that monsoon rains from July 2 to 8 could trigger flood risks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of northeastern Punjab.
Authorities are urging citizens, especially those in low-lying or flood-prone areas, to remain vigilant, follow safety advisories, and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain spells.
With climate patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, experts emphasize the importance of early preparation and coordinated disaster response as the monsoon season deepens across Pakistan.
