KARACHI: Drizzle was reported in different parts of Karachi on Monday as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder in the city later in the day.
Jinnah Avenue, Gulshan-e-Maymar and its surrounding areas received morning rains, with partly cloudy weather in most areas.
The Meteorological Office said that rain-producing clouds have started forming in the northwestern parts of Karachi.
He said the metropolis is expected to remain partly cloudy for the next 24 hours, with chances of rain and thunderstorm activity in different areas.
According to the department, the city’s minimum temperature was recorded at 23.3 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius.
The humidity level in Karachi was recorded at 76%, the PMD said.
Meanwhile, light drizzle was reported on Jinnah Avenue and surrounding areas, indicating the beginning of a changing climate in parts of the city.
Residents have been advised to use caution during any storm activity, especially when traveling on roads affected by rain or reduced visibility.
The Met Office on Saturday released a rain forecast for the country, with chances of heavy rain hitting Pakistan until April 9 under a fresh western disturbance approaching the country from the west.
According to the forecast, Sindh is expected to experience scattered rain, windstorm and thunderstorm with isolated heavy falls and hailstorm in Sukkur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Jamshoro, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana and Kambar Shahdadkot today (April 6).
Light to moderate rain and thunderstorm with isolated hail are expected in Dadu, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Mityari, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal and Karachi.
Heavy rains lashed the port city last week, leaving at least seven people dead and three injured in rain-related incidents in the metropolis.
The city experienced severe road congestion as heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging in numerous parts of the port city on April 2.
Commuters had difficulty navigating flooded streets, and traffic moved slowly in many areas throughout the day.
Five of the seven deaths occurred due to electrocution during the downpour, while a rickshaw driver died when a wall collapsed on his vehicle during the rain in the Old Golimar area, claiming his life on the spot.
