The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in several districts of Sindh on Wednesday, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms.
According to the Met Office, sporadic showers are expected in Umarkot, Tharparkar, Badin, Sanghar, Mithi, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Sujawal, Karachi, Thatta, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, Shaheed Benazirabad, Larkana, Dadu, and Khairpur.
The rains are linked to a weather system that formed over India’s Gujarat state, which has already generated widespread showers in Karachi and other parts of Sindh. On Tuesday, several areas of Karachi received moderate to heavy rain.
The Old Airport area recorded the highest rainfall at 34mm, followed by PAF Faisal Base with 30mm, DHA with 27mm, Gulshan Hadeed with 25mm, and Jinnah Terminal and Korangi with 21mm each. Bahria Town saw 9mm, while University Road and Keamari recorded 8mm each. Light rain of 1mm was reported in Nazimabad, North Karachi, and Masroor Base.
Outside Karachi, Sakrand recorded 41mm, the heaviest in the province, while Padidan received 29mm, Mirpurkhas 27mm, and Hyderabad city 23mm. Hyderabad Airport and Tando Jam each saw 6mm, while Dadu and Nawabshah registered 2mm. Thatta reported 1mm.
The PMD has advised citizens to exercise caution during rain and thunderstorms, particularly in low-lying and urban areas prone to waterlogging.