KARACHI: Torrential rainfall is expected in Karachi and other cities of Sindh from February 29 to March 1, according to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). PMD has forecasted torrential rainfall/heavy snowfall with windstorms/thunderstorms and isolated hailstorms in most parts of country from February 29 till March 12. It warned that heavy rainfall may generate flash floods which may disrupt daily life in vulnerable areas.

“Strong westerly wave is likely to approach western parts on February 29 and may grip most parts of country on March 1 and persist till March 2. Under influence of this weather system, in Sindh, rain-wind/thunderstorm is expected in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Khairpur and Mirpurkhas on March 1, adding that isolated hailstorms are also likely during period.

About possible impacts, PMD said that heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding in local nullahs of Gwadar, Ketch, Turbat, Panjgur, Awaran, Barkhan, Kohlu, Sibbi, Naseerabad, Dalbandin, Khuzdar, Dera Ghazi Khan on February 29 and March 1.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 29 2024

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