KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted light rain in Karachi tomorrow (Tuesday) as a deep depression hovers over Indian Gujarat, pushing temperatures in the city close to 40°C today.
Meteorologist Anjum Nazir explained that the system may move into the Arabian Sea by October 1 with a 50% chance of intensifying before shifting west towards Oman. However, he clarified that the system is unlikely to form a cyclone and is expected to weaken into the sea after October 4.
According to PMD, Karachi may finally see post-monsoon showers after a long break. Other districts, including Thatta, Sujawal, Tharparkar, and Umerkot, are also likely to receive rainfall in the coming days.
Nazir added that Karachi’s temperatures will gradually return to normal, but October remains one of the hottest months for the city, with heatwaves above 40°C still possible.
The Met Office further noted that sea surface temperatures in the western Arabian Sea are currently below normal. While more cyclones may form in future years, this year is expected to bring reduced winter rainfall and milder cold conditions.
Earlier this month, on September 16, Karachi saw light showers and drizzle in areas like Saddar, Garden, and II Chundrigar Road. Between September 8 and 10, however, heavy rains flooded several parts of the city, causing rivers and streams to overflow.
The Lyari and Malir rivers submerged low-lying neighborhoods, displacing hundreds of families and prompting emergency rescue operations. In the worst-hit areas, water entered homes, and several deaths were reported due to drowning in the overflowing Gadap River.
