Karachi Braces for More Downpours as Monsoon Rages

News Desk

Islamabad: Weather analyst Jawad Memon has issued a fresh warning for Karachi, stating that the city is likely to face another spell of rainfall on Thursday (today) due to the ongoing monsoon system over Keti Bandar, Sindh, and the northern Arabian Sea, which continues to generate storm activity.

Memon predicted the formation of thunderclouds between 12:30pm and 1:00pm, with rain expected in the late afternoon, evening, and night. “Some areas will witness moderate rainfall, while others may experience heavy to torrential downpours, similar to what was seen yesterday,” he noted.

He added that although the system’s intensity is expected to gradually reduce starting Friday, light to moderate rain may persist. However, Memon cautioned that another stronger monsoon system is likely to approach Sindh around August 29–30, warning residents that the city may only have a brief respite.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has also forecast moderate rainfall with thunder across most parts of Karachi over the next 24 hours, with chances of torrential rain in some localities.

Current Weather Conditions:

• Minimum Temperature: 29°C
• Humidity: 81%
• Wind: Southeast at 3 km/h

Rainfall Data (Past 24 Hours):
According to the PMD:

• Orangi Town received the highest rainfall at 113mm
• Faisal Base: 43mm
• Korangi: 36mm
• Keamari: 31mm
• Jinnah Terminal: 28mm
• University Road & Masroor Base: 24mm each
• DHA Phase 2 & Airport Old Area: 21mm each
• Gulshan-e-Hadeed: 20mm
• Nazimabad: 19mm
• Surjani Town & Saadi Town: 16mm each
• North Karachi: 9mm
• Gulshan-e-Maymar: 7mm

Urban Flooding & Government Response

The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has risen to 17 following intermittent downpours over the past two days, which led to widespread urban flooding, stranded vehicles, and damaged roads.

Speaking on Geo News’ “Geo Pakistan”, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah offered an apology to the public for the difficulties faced during Tuesday’s heavy rains, acknowledging that such intense rainfall inevitably causes urban flooding.

“You can’t just press a button and drain all the water immediately,” Shah said. He explained that during the peak of the downpour, he instructed the Commissioner to advise citizens to remain indoors, but the message failed to reach everyone. “People still went out on the streets,” he added.

Referring to severe congestion on Shahrah-e-Faisal, the CM urged residents to heed government warnings in such situations. “Disaster management requires patience and coordination,” he stressed, noting that draining water in five to six hours demonstrated that response efforts were effective.

“You can’t fight nature — you manage disasters,” Shah emphasized. “If no work had been done, the water wouldn’t have drained at all. But it was. It takes time, and we must understand that.” He also acknowledged that the authorities could have acted sooner by blocking roads to prevent traffic buildup.