KARACHI: Drizzle was reported in different parts of Karachi on Monday as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder in the city later in the day.
Jinnah Avenue, Gulshan-e-Maymar and surrounding areas received morning showers, with partly cloudy weather in most parts.
The Met Office said rain-producing clouds have started forming in the north-western parts of Karachi.
He said the metropolis is expected to remain partly cloudy for the next 24 hours, with chances of rain and thunderstorms in different areas.
According to the department, the city’s minimum temperature was recorded at 23.3 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius.
The humidity level in Karachi was recorded at 76 per cent, the PMD said.
Meanwhile, light drizzle was reported over Jinnah Avenue and surrounding areas, indicating the onset of a weather change in some parts of the city.
Residents have been advised to remain cautious during any thunderstorm, particularly when traveling on roads affected by rain or reduced visibility.
The Met Office on Saturday issued a rain forecast for the country, with chances of heavy rain sweeping across Pakistan until April 9 due to a fresh Western Disturbance approaching the country from the west.
Sindh is forecast to experience scattered rains, windstorms and thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls and hailstorms in Sukkur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Jamshoro, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Larkana and Kambar Shahdadkot today (April 6).
Light to moderate rain and thunderstorm with isolated hailstorm are also expected in Dadu, Naushahro Feroze, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Mityari, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Thatta, Badin, Sujawal and Karachi.
Heavy downpours lashed the port city last week, leaving at least seven dead and three injured in rain-related incidents in the metropolis.
The city experienced severe traffic congestion as heavy rains caused widespread waterlogging in many parts of the port city on April 2.
Commuters struggled to navigate flooded streets, with traffic slow in many areas throughout the day.
Five of the seven deaths occurred due to electrocution during rain, while an autorickshaw driver was killed when a wall collapsed on his vehicle during rain in Old Golimar area, claiming his life on the spot.
