Karachi weather update: When will monsoon rains hit port city?
1. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast that weather in the port city will remain cloudy today (Friday).
The weather department has announced that Karachi's hot and humid conditions are expected to persist for the next 24 hours, with temperatures ranging between 34 to 36 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to take precautions due to the sudden weather changes.
Additionally, the department has alerted residents of Karachi and other areas in Sindh to prepare for potential thunderstorms, strong winds, and lightning under the monsoon spell anticipated from July 8. The monsoon winds are expected to bring rainfall across various locations, including Ghotki, Sukkur, Khairpur, Kashmore, Shikarpur, Dadu, and Jacobabad.
In response to the upcoming monsoon season, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee to handle potential emergencies. During a review meeting, the prime minister emphasized the importance of integrating advanced monsoon information into national broadcasts and regularly updating farmers with weather information. He assured full support to farmers during emergencies and stressed the need for immediate assistance in such situations.
PM Shehbaz instructed all relevant institutions to remain on high alert during the monsoon and directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to support all provincial governments and related agencies. The prime minister decided to personally supervise the response to any flood situations during the monsoon.
