Karachi Braces for Third Monsoon Spell as Heavy Rains Hit Other Parts of Pakistan
Karachi is set to experience the third spell of monsoon rains beginning tomorrow on Friday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasting light to moderate showers across the city. The weather is expected to remain cloudy and humid throughout the day, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C and humidity levels currently at 69 percent. Southwesterly winds are blowing at a speed of 11 km/h, and the possibility of light nighttime drizzle remains.
Residents have been advised by the Met Office to stay updated on weather developments and prepare for the rain spell as it approaches. While Karachi has so far been spared the kind of devastation seen in other parts of the country, authorities are on alert to deal with any potential flooding or infrastructure issues.
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Morning temperatures recorded across major cities show Karachi at 30°C, compared to Islamabad and Quetta at 24°C, Lahore at 28°C, and Peshawar at 26°C. Gilgit, Murree, and Muzaffarabad reported cooler temperatures ranging between 14°C and 23°C.
Elsewhere in the country, heavy rain, wind, and thunderstorms are expected in several regions over the next 12 hours. Kashmir, Islamabad, the Potohar region, northeast Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit-Baltistan are all forecast to receive widespread rain. Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall is also likely in these areas, increasing the risk of urban flooding and landslides. Central and southern Punjab, as well as parts of Balochistan, are expected to receive isolated rain and thunderstorms.
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, recent torrential monsoon rains disrupted daily life, with Islamabad recording the highest rainfall at 193 mm and Rawalpindi at 179 mm. Mandi Bahauddin, Chakwal, and Jhelum also received substantial rain. Roads in several areas were inundated, traffic was slowed, and low-lying neighborhoods faced flash flood risks. Authorities have warned that intermittent rainfall may continue for another 12 to 20 hours, though its intensity is expected to gradually decline.
The situation has been far more dire in Punjab, where heavy rains have led to the deaths of at least 44 people and injured hundreds. The majority of casualties were reported in Lahore, Okara, and Faisalabad due to collapsing rooftops and electrocution. In Lahore, which received 170 mm of rain, multiple incidents of roof collapse claimed the lives of entire families, including children. Similar tragedies occurred in Okara and Faisalabad, with young children among the victims.
Punjab’s disaster management officials recorded significant rainfall in Sheikhupura (217 mm), Okara (170 mm), and Chichawatni (130 mm), among others. With more downpours expected in the coming days, the PDMA has urged people to avoid staying in poorly constructed or mud homes and to keep children away from electric wiring and waterlogged areas.
While Islamabad and Rawalpindi were spared large-scale damage, emergency protocols remain active, and machinery has been deployed in flood-prone zones. In the meantime, river levels in Punjab continue to rise, with the PDMA warning of flash floods in the Dera Ghazi Khan division and increased flow in the Jhelum and Chenab rivers at locations like Mangla and Marala. Relief Commissioner Nabil Javed has directed disaster teams to stay active and ready for evacuation operations.
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