PMD Warns of Heavy Sindh Rain and Urban Flooding Through August 3
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh spell of dust-thunderstorms and light to moderate rainfall across Karachi from Saturday afternoon and evening through the morning of August 3. The alert comes as an active monsoon system continues to influence Sindh and several other parts of Pakistan, raising concerns about water accumulation, traffic disruption and weather-related damage.
Karachi is expected to remain mostly cloudy during the forecast period, with intermittent showers rather than continuous rainfall. Daytime temperatures are projected to remain between 27 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, although increased humidity and cloud cover may make conditions feel warmer in densely populated areas of the city.
The weather pattern is being driven by a well-marked low-pressure area positioned over southeast Rajasthan after an earlier depression weakened. Active moisture flows from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, combined with a strengthening westerly wave, are expected to sustain unstable conditions across upper and central Pakistan while producing more intense rainfall in parts of Sindh.
The PMD warned that moderate to heavy, and at times very heavy, rainfall could affect Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Hyderabad, Matiari, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tando Muhammad Khan and Tando Allahyar through August 3. The department urged provincial and district authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of casualties and property damage.
Additional districts, including Ghotki, Kashmore, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Naushahro Feroze, Thatta and Jamshoro, may also receive dust-thunderstorms and moderate rain during the same period. Weather conditions are expected to vary between districts, with some locations receiving short but intense downpours separated by temporary dry intervals.
The latest advisory carries particular significance for urban centres and low-lying communities that have repeatedly faced drainage problems during strong monsoon spells. Sudden heavy rainfall can overwhelm stormwater channels, disrupt electricity supply, slow emergency services and leave major roads difficult to navigate, especially during peak commuting hours.
The PMD specifically cautioned that urban flooding could occur in vulnerable areas of Sukkur, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Sanghar, Khairpur, Mithi, Mirpurkhas, Umerkot, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tando Muhammad Khan and Tando Allahyar until August 2. Strong winds, lightning and heavy rain may also damage weak structures, electricity poles, billboards and exposed solar panels.
Farmers have been advised to adjust agricultural activity according to local forecasts and move livestock away from places exposed to flooding or lightning. Residents have also been encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel during intense showers, keep away from unstable structures and exercise caution near waterlogged roads and electrical installations.
The developing system will remain under close observation as weather authorities assess its movement and intensity over the coming days. Municipal agencies and emergency departments are expected to monitor drainage points and vulnerable settlements, while updated advisories may be issued if the low-pressure area strengthens or rainfall becomes heavier than currently projected.