Rain, thundershower prediction for Karachi

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted rain coupled with thundershowers in different parts of the country including Karachi from September 18 (today) to September 20.

As per the Met department, a low-pressure area (LPA) is located southeast of Rajasthan (India) and is likely to move southwestwards during the next 48 hours.

Due to this system rain with wind and thundershowers (with moderate to isolated heavy falls) is expected in Karachi and other areas including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, Badin, Sajawal, Thatta, Jamshoro, Larkana, Dadu, Hyderabad, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mitayari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allah Yar.

PMD has also advised farmers to manage their crop activities accordingly while tourists are asked to remain cautious to avoid any untoward situation during the period.

“Wind-thunderstorms may damage loose structures like electric poles, solar panels, etc. The general public is advised to stay at safe places during windstorms/lightning/heavy rains,” it added.