The Meteorological Department has updated Karachi’s rainfall records up to 11 PM, revealing Gulshan-e-Hadeed as the city’s wettest area with 42 millimeters of rain. Nazimabad followed with 26 millimeters, while Surjani Town recorded 25.4 millimeters. Saddar saw 13 millimeters, and PAF Faisal Base registered 12 millimeters of rainfall.
The department forecasts ongoing rain in Karachi, driven by a powerful monsoon system expected to continue from August 27 to 31. In response, a rain emergency cell has been activated at the Chief Minister’s House. The city has already experienced thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy downpours this evening.
Meteorologist Sarfraz Ahmed has warned that Karachi might see between 150 and 200 millimeters of rain, raising concerns of potential urban flooding from August 28 to 30. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has instructed all municipal authorities, district administration, and the irrigation department to be on high alert and prepared for rapid response to any emergencies due to the anticipated heavy rains.
