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Sunday, October 13, 2024  
09 Rabi Al-Akhar 1446  

New wave of Monsoon rains to sweep across Pakistan

Met department warns about potential landslides in hilly areas
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A fresh wave of monsoon rains is expected to sweep across Pakistan, driven by a new system of winds originating from the Bay of Bengal.

From Tuesday to Wednesday, heavy rainfall is anticipated in Karachi and throughout Sindh. In addition, regions including Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, southern Balochistan, and the upper and southeastern areas of Sindh may experience strong winds and thunderstorms.

The Meteorological Department has released an advisory highlighting the risk of landslides in hilly areas, along with potential flooding and urban flooding in central plains and upper districts.

In Balochistan, most districts are expected to remain warm and dry; however, heavy winds and thunderstorms are forecasted for Zhob, Musakhel, Barkhan, Loralai, Sibi, Quetta, Chaman, Pishin, and Ziarat. Scattered storms are also likely in Qalat, Khuzdar, and Awaran.

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Current temperature readings show 33°C in Quetta, 30°C in Qalat, 33°C in Zhob, 20°C in Ziarat, 41°C in Nokundi and Turbat, 39°C in Sibi, 34°C in Gwadar, and 33°C in Jewani.

Yesterday, Qalat recorded 13 mm of rain, while Barkhan saw 8 mm.

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