Met office predicts fresh spell of monsoon rains in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: (HRNW)  The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday predicted a fresh spell of monsoon rains in various parts of the country, including Karachi, during this week.

In a statement, the Met office said monsoon currents from Arabian sea are likely to penetrate in upper and central parts of the country from 18th July (night) which are likely to intensify on 19th July (Wednesday).

Under the influence of these weather systems, the Met Office said dust-thunderstorm and rain (with isolated heavy falls) are likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad and other districts of the province from July 20 to July 22 with occasional gaps.

While Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sukkur, Larkana, Jacobabad and Dadu districts are likely to receive rain from July 19 to 23, it added.