Karachi Enjoys Light Drizzle as Heatwave Eases; Monsoon Expected to Influence Sindh Soon
Karachi, June 20, 2025: After several days of intense heat with temperatures soaring above 40°C, Karachi residents welcomed light drizzle across various parts of the city on Friday, offering much-needed relief. Areas such as Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, Scheme 33, Federal B Area, Liaquatabad, University Road, Stadium Road, and PECHS experienced brief showers, which helped lower the feels-like temperatures.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts that Karachi will see cloudy and pleasant weather for the next three days, with chances of light drizzle during early mornings and late nights. Daytime temperatures are expected to stay between 33°C and 35°C, rising slightly to 35°C to 37°C by Monday.
Pre-Monsoon Activity Picks Up in Sindh
The PMD’s latest advisory highlights that moist air currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are starting to enter Pakistan, signaling the approach of the monsoon season. Between June 22 and 24, regions like Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad can expect strong winds accompanied by thunderstorm-related rainfall.
The monsoon is likely to begin influencing Sindh by the last week of June, with forecasts suggesting above-average rainfall for the province this season.
Countrywide Weather Outlook
Pre-monsoon rains are expected across several other parts of Pakistan through June 23, which will help ease the ongoing heatwave affecting many areas. These rains may be accompanied by dust storms, gusty winds, thundershowers, and in some places, heavy rainfall and hailstorms.
A westerly wave is also approaching the northern regions, which will further contribute to unstable weather conditions over the coming days.
Safety Precautions and Alerts
The PMD has issued warnings for potential windstorms and lightning, which could damage vulnerable structures such as electric poles, trees, solar panels, and parked vehicles, especially in the upper and central regions, including Islamabad.
Urban flooding risks exist for low-lying areas in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Islamabad during heavy rainfall. Farmers are advised to plan their crop activities according to the weather updates.
Authorities and the general public, including travelers and tourists, are urged to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel to flood-prone or vulnerable areas.
The PMD advises all relevant authorities to remain prepared to handle any emergencies during this transition from heatwave to monsoon.
