The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued warnings of heavy rains and potential water logging in Karachi and other parts of the country.
The forecast indicates widespread rain, wind, and thundershowers in Balochistan, Sindh, and South Punjab, as well as scattered rain in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, upper Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Specifically, heavy rainfall is expected in south Punjab, northeast and south Balochistan, and Sindh during this period. Flash flooding is likely in local Nullahs of Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast & south Balochistan, and heavy falls may trigger landslides in vulnerable areas of Kashmir, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Buner, Manshera, Abbotabad, Murree, and Galliyat from July 24th to 26th.
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The areas at risk of water logging in Sindh on July 24th include Tharparkar, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Matiari, Hyderabad, Tando Allah Yar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Badin, Thatta, Sajawal, Karachi, and Hyderabad.
Monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal continue to affect the country’s weather.
Past 24-hour Weather (as of July 25, 2023):
The following regions experienced rain, wind, and thundershowers with heavy falls in some areas:
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Sindh: Padidan 117mm, Rohri 68mm, Sukkur 64mm, Karachi (Surjani Town 60mm, Gulshan-e-Maymar 33mm, North Karachi, Saadi Town 23mm, Orangi Town 16mm, University road 15mm, Gulshan -3- Hadeed 13mm, Nazimabad 12mm, Jinnah Terminal 08mm, MOS 07mm, Korangi 04mm, Faisal Base and Masroor Base, DHA Phase 03, Keamari, and Saddar 02mm.
Other regions that received rainfall:
Dadu 49mm, Larkana 47mm, Hyderabad 46mm, Mohenjodaro 33mm, Mir Pur Khas 28mm, Tando Jam 27mm, Mithi 20mm, Chhor 15mm, Badin, Jacobabad 14mm, Sakrand 13mm, Thatta 10mm, Khairpur 08mm, Nawabshah 02mm.
Punjab: D G Khan 69mm, Multan (Airport 54mm & City 19mm), Gujranwala 41mm, Khanpur 37mm, R Y Khan 23mm, Bahawalpur (City 19mm & Airport 01mm), Okara 16mm, Sargodha 10mm, Karor (Layyah) 07mm, Bhakkar, Kot Addu 05mm, Kasur 04mm, Sahiwal 03mm, Bahawalnagar 02mm, Jhang, Joharabad 01mm.
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Balochistan: Zhob 34mm, Sibbi 15mm, Panjgur 11mm, Quetta 07mm, Khuzdar, Kalat, Lasbella 05mm, Samungli 04mm, Pasni, and Turbat 03mm.
Gilgit Baltistan: Astore 26mm, Chilas, Gilgit 02mm.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Parachinar 06mm and Kalam 05mm.
Today’s Recorded Highest Maximum Temperatures (°C): Sibbi 41°C and Nokkundi 40°C.
Please stay vigilant and take necessary precautions in the affected areas to ensure safety during heavy rains and potential water logging.
