Capital Karachi to receive heavy rain from Friday


KARACHI: As the country braces for a spell of heavy rain, Karachi, the bustling metropolis on the southern coast, is gearing up for a significant shift in weather patterns. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting strong winds, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall across Sindh, including Karachi, starting Thursday and continuing into Friday, March 1.

Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz has emphasized that Karachi is likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall throughout the day on March 1, extending into the late hours of the night. This weather event is expected to bring much-needed relief from the recent spell of dry weather, with temperatures in the city anticipated to drop in the subsequent three to four days following the rainfall.

Earlier this week, Karachi encountered strong winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour, attributed to Siberian winds. These winds contributed to a drop in minimum temperatures to 16 degrees Celsius, marking a noticeable shift in the city’s climate.

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Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued warnings of heavy rainfall and hailstorms in various parts of the country over the next two days. Balochistan, in Pakistan’s southwest, has already experienced heavy rain, resulting in inundation in many areas, particularly in the coastal city of Gwadar.



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Gwadar Hit by Heavy Rainfall, Naheng River Bridge Swept Away


GWADAR: Heavy rainfall pounded Gwadar and surrounding areas on Tuesday, leading to the submersion of low-lying areas and prompting private schools to declare a day off. The downpour, accompanied by thunderstorms, caused flooding in local rivers, resulting in the sweeping away of a bridge over the Naheng river due to ferocious flooding triggered by the heavy rain.

Unprecedented rainfall in Kech district of Balochistan also resulted in road blockages, particularly on the route from Turbat to Mand in the Makran region.

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The Meteorological Office has issued forecasts predicting further rainfall, along with wind and thunderstorms, in various parts of Balochistan including Panjgur, Gwadar, Awaran, Khuzdar, Kalat, Turbat, Kech, and Quetta. Snowfall is also anticipated over the hills in Ziarat, Chaman, Qila Abdullah, Qila Saifullah, and other areas.

The Met Office had previously warned of a westerly wave entering Balochistan and potentially affecting upper parts of the country by February 26th. This weather system is expected to bring rain, wind, thunderstorms, and snowfall in several districts of Balochistan, as indicated in the weather report.



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