The Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive report on the 2024 monsoon season, showcasing record-breaking rainfall and notable temperature variations throughout Pakistan.
From July 1 to August 30, the country experienced 51% more rainfall than the seasonal average, with some areas facing extreme downpours, while others recorded unusually high temperatures.
Balochistan and Sindh saw the most dramatic rainfall increases, with Balochistan receiving 111% above average and Sindh experiencing 108% more rainfall than usual. Punjab registered a 48% rise, while Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan saw more modest increases of 5% and 2%, respectively. However, Azad Jammu and Kashmir observed a 21% decline in rainfall compared to the average.
Pakistan’s average monsoon rainfall is around 212mm, but this year the totals far surpassed expectations. Lahore alone accumulated 951.1mm during the season, with 603mm falling in August. Notably, Lahore airport recorded 337mm of rainfall on August 1, marking the highest single-day rainfall in the country’s history.
The report also highlighted Typhoon Asna, an unusual storm in the Arabian Sea, which contributed to the season’s erratic weather. The Met Department cautioned that such events could become more frequent due to the ongoing impacts of climate change on global weather patterns.
In terms of temperature, the average monsoon temperature was 0.71 degrees Celsius above normal, making it the fourth-warmest monsoon in the past 64 years. The highest recorded monsoon temperature occurred in Turbat on July 7, where it reached 49 degrees Celsius. Dalbandin and Naukundi also faced extreme heat, with 48 degrees Celsius on July 4.
On the opposite end, Skardu emerged as the coldest region during the monsoon, with temperatures dropping to 7.3 degrees Celsius on September 30. The region’s average September temperature was 11.1 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest area throughout the season.
**Weather Updates for Karachi and Balochistan**
Karachi is forecast to remain hot and dry in the next 24 hours, with maximum temperatures ranging between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 27.5 degrees Celsius today, with 70% humidity and light winds from the northeast.
In Balochistan, dry weather will prevail in most regions. Quetta will remain relatively cool, with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius, while Gwadar and Turbat will experience highs of 38 degrees and 43 degrees Celsius, respectively.
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