Coastal regions are on high alert as a deep depression is located 200 km off the coast of Karachi
The Met Office predicts that Karachi will face heavy rain accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms within the next 24 hours.
August 30, 2024
By M Muzamil Shami
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorology Department (PMD) reported on Friday that a deep depression is steadily progressing from India's Rann of Kutch towards the Arabian Sea. Currently, it is about 200 kilometers southeast of the port city.
According to the PMD's most recent update, the low-pressure system is positioned roughly 200 kilometers southeast of the port city.
The system is anticipated to move west-southwestward along Sindh's coastal areas and could develop into a cyclonic storm when it enters the Arabian Sea later this afternoon or evening, depending on favorable environmental conditions.
Additionally, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted the possibility of heavy rainfall in Sindh's provincial capital, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, within the next 24 hours.
On Friday, the meteorological department reported a minimum temperature of 26°C in the city, with the maximum expected to be between 28°C and 30°C.
Currently, winds in the city are blowing from the northeast at a speed of 22 km/h.
The Met Office also indicates that heavy rainfall is likely in parts of Sindh due to the potential cyclonic storm.
The regions affected include the Karachi division, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tandu Muhammad Khan, Tandu Allah Yar, Matiari, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Dadu, and Shaheed Benazirabad districts, with effects expected to last until August 31.
Moreover, heavy rainfall is anticipated in the districts of Hub, Lasbella, Awaran, Keach, and Gwadar from August 30 to September 1, with breaks in between.
Intense rain could lead to waterlogging or flooding in low-lying areas along the Sindh-Makran coast, and the sea is expected to be rough with strong winds.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has advised fishermen from Sindh and Balochistan to stay away from the sea until September 1, and residents are encouraged to limit non-essential travel.
A view of rain in Karachi on August 28, 2024. — INP
Karachi has experienced ongoing rainfall over the past 24 hours
Several areas of the port city experienced persistent rain on Thursday, which escalated into a heavy downpour later that night. According to the meteorological department, Sarjani Town recorded the highest rainfall, measuring 127.6 millimeters.
Meanwhile, the lowest rainfall was recorded in DHA Phase II area at 10.7mm.
Sarjani Town — 127.6mm (highest)
Gulshan-e-Hadid — 46mm
Nazimabad — 45.2mm
Kemari — 42mm
PAF Faisal Base — 38mm
Korangi — 36.3mm
North Karachi — 32.9mm
University Road — 32.8mm
Quaidabad — 29.5mm
Old Airport — 29.4mm
Gulshan-e-Maymar — 26mm
PAF Masroor Base — 25.5mm
Jinnah Terminal — 25.4mm
Orangi — 18.8mm
Gadap — 12.1mm
DHA Phase II — 10.7mm (lowest)
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