The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued its latest three-day Karachi weather forecast, predicting a significant shift in weather conditions across the city from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, as monsoon currents strengthen and rain activity is expected to reach Karachi by Saturday afternoon and evening with the possibility of further intensification into Sunday.
Karachi Weather on Friday, July 31
Friday is expected to bring partly cloudy, warm, and humid conditions across the city, with no significant rain activity anticipated during the day as the approaching monsoon system has not yet reached Karachi.
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Maximum temperatures are likely to remain between 34-36°C, while minimum temperatures hovered around 29.0°C overnight.
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Morning humidity remained at 75 per cent, easing to between 55-65 per cent by evening. Winds will blow from a west to southwesterly direction.
Karachi Weather on Saturday, August 1
Saturday is expected to bring a notable shift in conditions as the monsoon system edges closer, with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and chances of dust-thunderstorm and rain of light to moderate intensity expected during the afternoon and evening hours.
Maximum temperatures are forecast to remain between 34-36°C, while minimum temperatures will stay in the range of 28-30°C.
Morning humidity is expected between 70-80 per cent, rising to 60-70 per cent by evening, a notable increase from Friday’s evening levels.
Winds will continue from a west to southwesterly direction.
Karachi Weather on Sunday, August 2
Sunday is expected to bring the most significant weather of the three-day period, with mostly cloudy skies and chances of thunderstorm and rain of light to moderate intensity forecast throughout the day, as the monsoon system’s influence over the city reaches its peak.
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Maximum temperatures are forecast to ease slightly to between 33-35°C, while minimum temperatures will remain between 28-30°C.
Morning humidity is expected between 75-85 per cent, the highest of the three-day period, remaining elevated at 60-70 per cent by evening.
Winds will continue from a west to southwesterly direction.
Monsoon System Brings Rain to Karachi This Weekend
The approaching rain activity over Karachi is being driven by a Depression that currently lies over South Madhya Pradesh, India, under whose influence monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are continuously affecting the upper and central parts of Pakistan.
A westerly wave is also affecting northern areas and is likely to strengthen and affect upper and central parts of the country in the coming days.
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According to the PMD, dust-thunderstorm and rain of light to moderate intensity is expected in Karachi Division from tomorrow, Saturday, August 1, afternoon and evening, through to August 3 with occasional gaps. Residents should be prepared for wet conditions over the weekend and plan accordingly.
Severe Conditions Expected Across Interior Sindh
While Karachi is expected to receive light to moderate rain, several interior Sindh districts face far more intense conditions.
Heavy to very heavy falls are expected in Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Mityari, and Shaheed Benazirabad districts from today’s evening and night through to August 3.
The PMD has warned that heavy rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Sukkur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Mithi, Mirpur Khas, Umar Kot, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Tando Allahyar from July 31 to August 2.
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Moderate intensity dust-thunderstorm and rain is also expected in Ghotki, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Nausheroferoze, Thatta, and Jamshoro during the same period.
Public Advisory and Precautions
The PMD has warned that heavy rains, windstorms, and lightning may damage weak structures such as solar panels, electric poles, and billboards during the forecast period.
Residents of Karachi are advised to be cautious during the expected rain activity on Saturday afternoon and evening and throughout Sunday, avoid low-lying and flood-prone areas, and stay updated with the latest PMD forecasts.
Farmers across the region are advised to manage their crop activities carefully in view of the prevailing weather conditions and to take appropriate care of their livestock during this period.
Vigilance Advised for All Authorities
The PMD has advised all concerned authorities to remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures to deal with any weather or flooding-related emergencies that may arise during the forecast period.
Weather data for this report has been obtained from the official website of the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
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