As per the latest weather advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi is expected to receive light rainfall on April 27. The city’s temperature will remain between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, while humidity may reach up to 70%. Winds blowing from the southwest are currently at a speed of 12km per hour.
Despite the expected rainfall, Sindh, including Karachi, will continue to experience hot and dry weather until April 27. During this time, the temperature may rise to 40-42°C. Weather expert Jawad Memon previously predicted a powerful rain-producing system that could affect Karachi. However, the plains of Sindh and Punjab will continue to experience hot weather due to clear skies and dry weather for the next few days.
The intensity of the weather is expected to reduce in the coming days as the rain-producing system is likely to form in the coastal areas on April 27 or 28 and may remain active until May 6 or 7. The Met Office has issued a statement, saying that a westerly wave may enter the country from April 26 and spread to central and southern parts of the country, persisting until the first week of May.
The Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, has released a specific guidance for the coastal regions and Balochistan due to the unpredictable weather patterns and occasional urban flooding. To avoid any adverse effects, she has urged the concerned provinces to take necessary precautions like maintaining storm drains, securing electricity poles, and arranging for the provision of road access in the case of local flooding. Additionally, Rehman cautioned about the possibility of heavy rainfall from May 1 to May 4 in several areas including Mansehra, Abbottabad, Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir that may result in flash floods.
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In summary, Karachi is expected to receive light rainfall on April 27, and hot and dry weather will persist until then. The rain-producing system may form in coastal areas and remain active until May 6 or 7, reducing the intensity of the weather. Provinces have been advised to take necessary precautions, including cleaning storm drains and ensuring electricity pole stability, due to unstable weather systems and sporadic urban flooding.
