Key Takeaways
- The Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory.
- Rain and thunderstorms are expected from September 13 to 16 in several districts of Sindh.
- Different parts of the province may receive light to moderate rain and thunderstorms.
The Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued a weather advisory for the province, warning of rain and thunderstorms expected from September 13 to 16.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a monsoon low that developed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Odisha coast has moved into South Chhattisgarh and nearby areas, and is expected to move westward.
The PMD has predicted light rain and thunderstorms in Karachi from September 14 to 16, with several other districts, including Sanghar, Khairpur, Hyderabad, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Jamshoro, also likely to experience dust-thunderstorm rain from September 14 to 16.
Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, and Tando Muhammad Khan are expected to receive dust-thunderstorm rain from Sunday evening until September 16, with some areas potentially experiencing moderate to isolated heavy rainfall.
The weather department has warned that strong winds and thunderstorms may accompany the rain, and the PMD has urged all concerned departments to remain vigilant and adopt precautionary measures.
Sindh Chief Minister’s Adviser on Rehabilitation, Giyanchand Essrani, directed all deputy commissioners and relevant departments to keep staff and machinery ready to respond to any situation caused by the weather.
Essrani also instructed the PDMA and Sindh Emergency Rescue Service 1122 to remain on high alert throughout the forecast period, and urged all concerned departments to take necessary mitigation measures.
The PDMA has asked deputy commissioners, chairpersons of District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs), relevant departments, and other stakeholders to remain vigilant and adopt precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents during the expected rain spell.
