Karachi Barish Alert: PMD Warns Of Rain And Urban Flooding

Karachi – (Staff Reporter/Web Desk) – The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a fresh Karachi barish alert, saying light showers are likely in several parts of the city over the next few hours. The Met Office shared this update on Monday night.

In its statement, the weather department said moderate rain clouds were sitting over the northeastern side of Karachi. It added that clear signs of moderate rain were visible in the same area.

This means people living in the northeastern neighbourhoods may see the first drops before other parts of the city. Light showers can still slow down traffic, so drivers have been advised to stay careful on wet roads.

The Met Office did not stop at Karachi. It also gave a bigger warning for the rest of the country.

According to the department, heavy rains from Monday night till September 16 may cause urban flooding in the low-lying areas of southeastern Sindh. The districts named in the warning are Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Mithi, Umerkot, Thatta and Badin.

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These are areas where water often collects fast and takes a long time to drain. Local people have been asked to keep an eye on street water levels.

The weather office said the rain may also create trouble in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Lahore during the same period.

Flash floods are another big worry. The department warned that heavy rain may push water into local streams and nullahs in Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Buner, Malakand, Mansehra and Abbottabad.

The same risk has been flagged for Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. People near nullahs and small streams should stay alert, as water levels can rise within minutes.

Landslides may also happen in the hilly parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, Galliyat and Kashmir. Travellers heading to these areas have been asked to check road conditions before leaving home.

The Met Office further warned that windstorms, hailstorms and lightning may damage weak structures during the forecast period. Old walls, loose roofs, billboards and solar panels are the most at risk.

Explaining the reason behind this weather system, the department said a low pressure area is present over southeast Rajasthan and the nearby parts of north Gujarat. This system is likely to move further west-southwestward during the next 24 to 36 hours.

A westerly wave is also affecting the upper and central parts of the country. When these two systems come close, rainfall usually becomes heavier and spreads over a wider area.

For Karachi residents, the message is simple. Light rain is expected first, but the situation can change quickly if the low pressure area moves closer to the Sindh coast.

Citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, stay away from electricity poles and hanging wires, and keep children indoors while lightning is active.

The Met Office said it will keep updating its forecast as the system moves.