Karachi may experience another bout of light rain

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast that Karachi might receive another spell of light rain, in continuity with the sporadic mizzling and light showers that the port city is experiencing for over a week with occasional gaps.

The mercury dropped to as low as 26.5°C, while it may shoot up to maximum 30-32°C today, the PMD said. The department recorded 92% humidity ratio in the air. While, it said, the wind speed from the west ranged between 14 and 24 kilometers in the morning.

Meanwhile, Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said the weather was expected to remain pleasant throughout the week, as intermittent drizzling and light rain may continue to hit the city.

He also forecast another spell of monsoon rain in Sindh, beginning on August 18. Under the monsoon system, he said, various parts of Sindh may receive downpours.

Karachi’s Mauripur Road, Lyari, Gulistan-e-Johar, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Jamal, Rashid Minhas Road, Sharea Faisal, Korangi and their adjacent areas received the light rain early Sunday morning as well, turning the weather pleasant.

The Met Office on August 8 said that strong monsoon currents were expected to penetrate from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in various parts of the country till August 12.