Karachi, Sindh Brace for Monsoon Rains as New Depression Forms in Bay of Bengal
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned that a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal is likely to strengthen into a depression, bringing monsoon rains across Sindh from September 7 to 11.
Officials said several rural districts in Sindh may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, while Karachi could see light to moderate showers, with some areas at risk of heavy downpours and urban flooding.
Chief Meteorologist Amir Haider Laghari, speaking to Express News, said the system is expected to enter Pakistan through Nagarparkar from India. He added that precise rainfall estimates are not yet available, but a clearer forecast would be possible by Wednesday as the depression approaches. Laghari also cautioned that low-lying areas of Karachi could face severe waterlogging and flooding.
This alert comes just weeks after Karachi was hit by torrential rains on August 19, which caused widespread destruction. Many neighborhoods are still struggling with broken roads, stagnant sewage, and disrupted daily life.
While main roads have seen marginal improvements, interior streets remain badly damaged, with repair work yet to begin in most areas. Residents describe the situation as “double suffering,” as infrastructure collapse adds to flood damage.
The August rains claimed at least 16 lives in Karachi, including women and children. Most fatalities were due to wall collapses, electrocution, and drowning incidents across different parts of the city.
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced repair work on major thoroughfares, but smaller lanes remain submerged or damaged, highlighting the ongoing struggle of residents in affected areas.
