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26 Rabi Al-Akhar 1446  

Weather forecast says Karachi to get spell of heavy rain from Thursday

Parts of city received drizzle on Wednesday

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a forecast indicating Karachi will experience heavy rainfall from Thursday, April 18.

Heavy rainfall is predicted in the western, northwestern, and southern regions of the city, including Surjani Town, Baldia, Liaquatabad, Orangi Town, Kiamari, DHA, Saddar, and Clifton.

The current temperature was recorded at 33 degrees Celsius as the humidity level in the air was 80 percent in the morning on Wednesday.

Later in the day some part of the city received drizzle.

The western winds system that passed through Balochistan was to enter Karachi Thursday evening.

The wind intensity has increased, and there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds.

The new round of rainfall will begin today in nearby areas of Sindh and Balochistan as well.

Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued an alert, indicating the risk of flooding in rivers as the winds have entered Balochistan, resulting in rainfall in many areas including Gwadar.

In KP, due to recent rainfall, there have been 32 reported deaths in various incidents so far.

According to PDMA report, among the deceased, there are 15 children and 5 women.

The PDMA states that 41 individuals were also injured in the incidents.

Among the injured, there are 6 women, 28 men, and 7 children.

Heavy rainfall continues in border areas including Taftan, Nok Kundi, and Dalbandin, which are situated along the Pakistan-Iran and Pakistan-Afghanistan borders.

In Gwadar, the combination of strong winds and torrential rainfall has caused low-lying areas to be submerged, causing concerns about damage to small and large boats due to the strong winds.

According to PMD, rainfall has occurred in other areas as well, including Quetta, Gwadar, Kech, Awaran, Chagai, Khuzdar, Pasni, Mardan, Lasbela, Khuzdar, Qalat, Noshki, Jhal Magsi, Nasirabad, Sabi, Kohlu, Dera Bugti, Loralai, Harnai, Ziarat, Chaman, and Qila Saifullah.

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