The monsoon system that recently triggered torrential rains in Karachi has now weakened and shifted westward, moving towards the coastal belt of Balochistan, including Pasni, Ormara, and Turbat. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in these areas over the coming days.
Chief Meteorologist Ameer Haider Laghari confirmed that the monsoon system has transformed into a low-pressure area, losing much of its earlier intensity. “The system is now centered along the Makran coast and may bring rainfall to southern parts of Balochistan,” he said.
According to the Met Office, areas under the system’s influence may experience cloudy weather, occasional showers, and a drop in daytime temperatures. The rainfall is expected to provide relief from the persistent dry spell in coastal regions but is unlikely to cause any widespread disruption.
In contrast, the monsoon’s impact has waned in Sindh, particularly in Karachi, where the system had earlier unleashed heavy downpours. The highest rainfall in Karachi on Wednesday was recorded in DHA Phase-II at 32.6 mm, with Surjani Town witnessing 149 mm in the last 24 hours. As a result, the city’s maximum temperature dipped to 27.6°C, accompanied by a surge in humidity to 92 percent.
Light showers may continue in parts of Karachi on Thursday, but the likelihood of further torrential rains has diminished.
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Meanwhile, authorities in coastal Balochistan have been advised to remain vigilant, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Fisherfolk along the Makran coast have also been cautioned about potential sea roughness due to the system’s offshore influence.
The shift of the monsoon towards Balochistan marks a critical phase in the seasonal weather pattern, offering much-needed precipitation to the province, where rainfall has been scarce this year.
