Islamabad, September 5, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a comprehensive weather alert, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected across various regions of the country, including Karachi, beginning from September 7, 2025.
The department cautioned that the incoming spell of torrential rains could trigger urban flooding, landslides, and damage to weak infrastructure if precautionary measures are not taken promptly.
According to the PMD, a low-pressure system is currently positioned over Madhya Pradesh, India, and is likely to track west-northwest, reaching Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Sindh by September 6. As this weather system approaches, strong monsoon currents are forecast to penetrate Sindh and the eastern belt of Punjab, significantly intensifying rainfall activity from the evening of September 6 onwards.
Sindh
Under the influence of this weather system, widespread rain-wind/thundershowers with scattered heavy to very heavy downpours are expected in multiple districts including Tharparkar (Mithi, Islamkot, Nagarparkar, Chachro, Diplo, Kaloi), Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Hyderabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Kashmore, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, and Ghotki between September 6 (evening/night) and September 9.
Punjab and Islamabad
Rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are also forecast for major parts of Punjab, including Lahore, Kasur, Sialkot, Bahawalpur, Multan, Vehari, and Dera Ghazi Khan from September 6 to September 8. Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with hilly areas such as Murree and Galliyat, are also likely to experience intermittent rainfall during this period.
Balochistan, KP, and Northern Areas
In Balochistan, cities such as Gwadar, Khuzdar, Lasbela, and Sibbi will likely receive rainfall between September 7 and 9. Similarly, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts like Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, and Swat are expected to be affected. Northern regions including Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan may also face isolated heavy falls.
Possible Impacts
The PMD has highlighted serious risks linked to this intense weather system. Urban flooding is anticipated in low-lying areas of Sindh, particularly in Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, and Karachi. For Karachi, where drainage infrastructure is already under stress, the authorities have been urged to remain on “high alert” to deal with possible inundation of roads and residential localities. Flash floods may also occur in hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and adjoining parts of Balochistan. In northern areas, landslides could block roads and disrupt transport.
The PMD also cautioned that heavy rainfall accompanied by windstorms and lightning could damage weak structures, electric poles, solar panels, vehicles, and billboards. The public, especially travelers and tourists, have been advised to stay updated with the latest forecasts and avoid unnecessary exposure to vulnerable areas.
Advisory for Authorities
All civic and disaster management agencies have been instructed to take precautionary measures to minimize the impact of this rain spell. Karachi’s civic bodies, in particular, have been advised to strengthen drainage operations, clear choke points, and ensure the availability of emergency teams and equipment.
The PMD concluded its advisory by emphasizing that continuous monitoring of the system is underway, and updated alerts will be issued as the situation evolves.