Karachi: The first round of pre-monsoon rains is likely to start in Karachi from today (Tuesday) and will continue till June 22, forecast the Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD).
According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms in the port city this evening.
The Meteorological Department has also predicted rain in Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Sukkur, Larkana, Kashmir, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Nawabshah and other parts of Sindh in the next two days.
Parts of Lahore received heavy rains late on Monday, while Kasur, Chunian, Sheikhupora, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Islamabad also received pre-monsoon rains.
According to the PMD, there is a possibility of rain with thunderstorms and strong winds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir and North-East Balochistan.
However, the Meteorological Department has also issued warnings to travelers and tourists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galiyat, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, urging them to remain alert and avoid unnecessary travel.
‘Heavy rain can cause the ground to slip’
In its daily report, the PMD warned, “During the next 36 hours, the land is likely to slip due to heavy falls in sensitive areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Galyat, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.”
In KP, Punjab, Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and Northeast Balochistan, heavy rains may cause flash floods in local drains/rivers.
It further warned that heavy rains could lead to urban flooding in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Gujranwala and Lahore.
The PMD said the storm could damage loose structures in KP, Punjab, Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.