PMD Issues Three-Day Weather Forecast for Karachi and Other Regions
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a three-day weather advisory for Karachi, forecasting light rainfall primarily during nighttime and early morning hours.
Karachi Weather Overview
According to the PMD’s Weather Warning Centre, Karachi is expected to experience mostly overcast skies over the next few days. Daytime temperatures will likely range between 33°C and 35°C, while humidity levels may peak at 80% in the morning, gradually dropping to around 65% by evening. Coastal areas will continue to benefit from steady sea breezes, offering some relief from the humidity.
As monsoon systems gradually shift across Sindh, light rain or drizzle is also expected in several other districts, including:
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Khairpur
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Umerkot
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Tharparkar
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Mirpurkhas
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Badin
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Thatta
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Sujawal
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Jamshoro
Rainfall Continues Across Northern and Central Pakistan
Elsewhere in the country, heavy rainfall is being reported across various northern and central regions. Key rainfall measurements over the past 24 hours include:
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Islamabad: 184mm
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Narowal and Muzaffarabad: 62mm each
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Kotli: 57mm
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Rawalpindi: 54mm
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Murree: 42mm
These figures reflect the intense and variable nature of the current monsoon season, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely.
Landslide Warnings Issued
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide advisory for the northern mountainous areas in light of ongoing rainfall. Citizens are urged to avoid traveling through high-risk zones due to the increased possibility of:
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Landslides
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Mudslides
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Rockfalls
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Ground erosion
Additional Rain Forecast
More rain is expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including:
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Gilgit
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Skardu
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Hunza
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Astore
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Diamer
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Ghanche
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Muzaffarabad
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Neelum Valley
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Haveli
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Bagh
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Poonch
Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts, such as Chitral, Dir, and Kohistan, are also likely to receive heavy and widespread rainfall in the coming days.
Public Advisory
Authorities recommend that local residents and administrations remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. Travelers are strongly discouraged from venturing into unstable or mountainous terrain until weather conditions improve.
