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Karachi experiences light rain, exposing municipal infrastructure weaknesses
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast rain with thunder for Karachi on Saturday afternoon and evening, predicting temperatures between 34 °C and 36 °C and humidity around 82 %. Light to moderate rain fell across several city areas, including Gulshan‑i‑Maymar, Gulshan‑i‑Hadeed, the Super Highway and surrounding neighborhoods, bringing temporary relief from the preceding heat.
The rainfall highlighted the city's fragile municipal infrastructure, with water‑logging and traffic disruptions reported in parts of the city. Authorities warned residents to exercise caution while traveling and to stay updated on further weather developments, as additional rain and thunderstorms are expected through Monday. The same weather system is forecast to affect other districts of Sindh, such as Tharparkar, Mirpurkhas and Hyderabad, raising concerns about urban flooding and municipal capacity across the region.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast rain with thunder for Karachi on Saturday afternoon/evening. www.bolnews.com · www.latestly.com · www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A westerly wave over eastern Madhya Pradesh is moving westward toward Pakistan. www.bolnews.com · www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Light to moderate rainfall recorded in Karachi on Saturday exposed fragile municipal infrastructure. www.latestly.com · www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Affected areas include Gulshan‑i‑Maymar, Gulshan‑i‑Hadeed, the Super Highway and many Sindh districts. www.latestly.com · www.news18.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rain is expected to continue through Monday, 3 August, across Karachi and surrounding districts. www.bolnews.com · www.latestly.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Maximum temperature in Karachi was forecast at 36 °C and minimum at 29.5 °C. www.bolnews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rainfall will be accompanied by dust storms and thunderstorms. www.latestly.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Humidity in Karachi was expected to be 82 % with sea breezes of 8 km/h. www.bolnews.com