Rain in Karachi yesterday caused widespread disruption as the weather suddenly changed on Thursday night. According to the Meteorological Department, Gulshan-e-Hadeed received the highest rainfall at 17 millimetres. The department has released detailed figures of how many mm of rain in Karachi recorded last night across various areas.
University Road recorded 13.4 mm, PAF Faisal Base 12 mm, Old Airport 9.3 mm, while Jinnah Terminal saw 5.2 mm of rain. In North Karachi, 8.5 mm was recorded. Defence had 7.8 mm, Surjani Town 4.5 mm, Keamari 6 mm, and Korangi 8.4 mm of rain.
The rain in Karachi began in suburban areas including Kathore and Gadap, later spreading to central parts of the city. Areas like Malir, Safoora, Model Colony, and Saadi Town also received significant rainfall. Showers were observed in Defence, Scheme 33, and North Nazimabad. The rain in Karachi yesterday led to concerns of water accumulation in several localities.
The Meteorological Department warned that the monsoon system could affect Karachi from Friday to Sunday. Heavy rain on Saturday may cause urban flooding, while light to moderate showers are likely on Sunday. Weather experts have highlighted that a low-pressure system near the Indian state of Gujarat could bring more rain to parts of Sindh, including Karachi.
Citizens are advised to monitor the weather and avoid unnecessary travel as the rain in Karachi may intensify. The risk of waterlogging remains in Karachi and other cities of Sindh.
