The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted torrential rains in Sindh and parts of Balochistan over the next few days.
According to the Met Office, strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are continuously penetrating the country, particularly the southern regions.
Sindh
Widespread rain accompanied by wind and thunderstorms, with scattered heavy to very heavy falls, is expected in Mithi, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, and Jamshoro. Rain is also likely at scattered places in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, and Jacobabad from August 19 to 22, with occasional gaps.
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Balochistan
Rain with wind and thunderstorms, along with scattered heavy falls, is expected in Barkhan, Musakhel, Loralai, Sibbi, Zhob, Qilla Saifullah, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Awaran, Kech, Gwadar, and Panjgur during the same period.
Other Regions
Subdued rain and thunderstorms are expected at isolated places in Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and upper Punjab (Rawalpindi, Attock, Murree/Galliyat, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan, and Rajanpur). Similar conditions may occur in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Dir, Chitral, Swat, Kohistan, Shangla, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Malakand, Bajaur, Mohmand, Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera, Mardan, and Swabi from August 19 to 22.
Possible Impacts and Advisories
Torrential rains may cause urban flooding in low-lying areas of Sindh, including Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, and Jamshoro.
Heavy rainfall may trigger flash floods in the northern and southeastern parts of Balochistan. Heavy downpours, windstorms, and lightning could damage weak structures such as Kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels.
The public, travelers, and tourists are advised to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary exposure in vulnerable areas, and stay updated with the latest weather advisories