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Low-Pressure System Brings Karachi Its First Monsoon Drizzle

The Met Office says the system will persist through July 27, raising the risk of heavier thunderstorms in interior Sindh.

Overview

  • A persistent low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan drew moist currents from the Arabian Sea and produced Karachi’s first season rainfall, with Surjani Town recording 5.5 millimeters between July 24–25.
  • The Met Office forecasts mostly cloudy, warm and humid conditions for Karachi with isolated light drizzle and daytime highs near 33–36°C and morning humidity around 78 percent.
  • Interior districts of Sindh are forecast to see stronger convective activity, with thunderstorms and moderate to isolated heavy rain expected in areas such as Tharparker, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas and Badin.
  • Authorities have issued urban flooding alerts as temperatures fell across the province and officials warned of localized flash floods and dust-thunderstorms that can overwhelm city drainage and disrupt travel.
  • Early-season low-pressure systems often focus heavier, short-duration storms inland while producing lighter coastal drizzle, so residents should expect brief intense downpours inland and monitor local Met Office advisories through July 27.