Authorities in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi declared a local state of emergency, alerting locals to the possibility of low-level flooding due to an approaching wet spell.
Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast rainfall with some heavy spells and thunderstorms. The government stressed preparedness due to the ongoing havoc caused by the western disturbance in the southwestern region.
Rain-windstorm and thunderstorm are expected in Karachi, Hyderabad, Dadu, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, Noushero Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Mohenjo Dharo and Larkana.
Met Office also warned of isolated heavyfalls and hailstorm over the weekend.
Karachi Temperature Today
On Thursday, the temperature of port city touched 28°C. Winds blew at 13km/h, with over 27 percent humidity.
Karachi Air Quality
Despite the measures, the provincial capital’s air quality was recorded at over 128, which is Very Unhealthy.
Experts suggest air has reached a high level of pollution and is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Reduce time spent outside if you are feeling symptoms such as difficulty breathing or throat irritation.
Weather in other parts of Pakistan
Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in local nullah’s of Gwadar, Ketch, Turbat, Panjgur, Awaran, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Dalbandin, Khuzdar, Dera Ghazi Khan on 29th Feb & 01st March, while heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in hill torrents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, Murree, Galliyat and local nullah’s of Islamabad/Rawalpindi on 01st & 02nd March. Heavy rain/snowfall may cause closure of roads in Murree, Galiyat, Naran, Kaghan, Dir, Swat, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Shangla, Astore, Hunza, Skardu, Neelum valley, Bagh, Poonch and Haveli on 01st & 02nd March. Landslides in Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan may affect the vulnerable points in the area. Wind-thunderstorm/hailstorm may damage loose structures like electric poles, Vehicles and solar panels etc.
A strong westerly wave is affecting western parts and may grip most parts of the country from tonight and persist till 03rd March.
