PMD Forecasts Thundershowers in Karachi
Key Takeaways
- A low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea has intensified into a Depression, prompting rain forecasts for Karachi.
- Karachi and nearby coastal areas are expected to receive rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds within 24 hours.
- Rough sea conditions and high waves are anticipated along the Sindh coastline, leading to a warning for fishermen until October 3rd.
- Local administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert and adopt precautionary measures.
- This weather pattern is part of an unusual extension of the monsoon season due to the convergence of two major weather systems.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast predicting rain and thundershowers for Karachi within the next 24 hours, driven by the intensification of an Arabian Sea low-pressure system into a Depression. This weather disturbance is currently situated approximately 440 kilometers south of Karachi, and while most of Sindh is expected to remain hot and dry, coastal regions are likely to experience partly cloudy skies, rain, and gusty winds. The PMD has warned of high waves and rough sea conditions along the Sindh coastline, with wind speeds expected between 45 and 55 km/h, consequently advising fishermen to refrain from deep-sea ventures until October 3rd. Local administrations have been instructed to remain vigilant and implement necessary precautionary measures in light of the developing situation. Officials highlight that this event is part of an unusual extension of the monsoon season, caused by the convergence of two major weather systems from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, which could potentially bring widespread severe weather across Pakistan.
