ISLAMABAD (PEN) : Following two consecutive days of relief from intense heat, Karachi experienced another round of light drizzle on Saturday, offering respite to its inhabitants.
Localized Drizzle and Wind
Areas such as Lyari, Mauripur, Clifton and nearby localities recorded intermittent drizzles today, with maximum temperatures hovering around 36 °C, humidity at 68%, and westerly winds reaching 19 km/h. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) anticipates these drizzly conditions to persist throughout the day, accompanied by possible strong gusts.
Heatwave Eases, Pre‑Monsoon Systems Approach
Residents had welcomed brief showers in spots including Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, Scheme 33, Federal B Area, Liaquatabad, University Road, Stadium Road, and PECHS just a day earlier. These showers marked significant relief after consecutive days of temperatures above 40 °C.
As noted in the Met Office’s pre‑monsoon advisory, “moist currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea were beginning to enter the country, setting the stage for the upcoming monsoon season.” Between June 22 and 24, strong winds and thunderstorm activity are expected in regions like Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad.
The PMD further forecasts pre‑monsoon rainfall across other parts of Pakistan through June 23, including occasional dry intervals. These conditions may bring dust storms, rain‑wind gusts, thundershowers, and isolated heavy rain or hail.
Severe windstorms and lightning could pose threats to vulnerable infrastructure—electric poles, trees, solar panels, and parked vehicles—particularly in upper and central regions such as Islamabad.
Caution Advised in Urban Areas
The ongoing wet spell may result in urban flooding in low‑lying zones of Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Islamabad during periods of heavy rain. Local authorities and farmers have been urged to plan activities in accordance with the forecast to mitigate potential crop and infrastructure damage.
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