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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy rainfall in Karachi starting next week.
According to the forecast, Karachi is expected to experience moderate to heavy rainfall from August 18 to 22, with a warning of potential urban flooding in low-lying areas.
The Met Official forecasted that the rain-wind or thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected across the city during the five-day period, with occasional breaks in between.
The PMD has also predicted heavy rainfall in several Sindh districts, including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, and Jacobabad.
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Similar conditions are expected in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, where heavy downpours may trigger flash floods in streams and nullahs, and landslides in hilly areas.
The Met Office cautioned that heavy rain from August 15 to 21 could cause urban flooding in major cities, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Peshawar, and Nowshera.
It also warned that windstorms and lightning could damage weak structures, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels. Residents, travelers, and tourists have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable areas and remain updated on weather alerts.
Authorities have been urged to stay on high alert and take precautionary measures to minimize the risk of damage and disruption during the forecast period.
Stay tuned to the Times of Karachi’s weather page for further updates and developments.
