The weather in Karachi is not over yet. This week the city woke up to overcast skies and there was light drizzle. The Pakistan Meteorological Department said more showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the weekend and citizens across the port city should plan ahead before stepping out.
Why there is more rain in Karachi
A low-pressure area over southwest Rajasthan is drawing in monsoon currents deep into southern Pakistan. It is forcing moisture into Sindh, including Karachi and creating cloudy and humid weather in the city. Rain and drizzle were reported from different areas, including Shahrah-e-Faisal, Sohrab Goth, DHA Phase 6, North Nazimabad and Gulshan-e-Maymar. II Chundrigar Road also witnessed light drizzle.
So far Gulshan-e-Hadeed has received about 5 mm, Keamari 4 mm, Nazimabad 3.2 mm, and PAF Masroor 3 mm. “These figures may look low, but in a city with often struggling drainage systems, even light rains can cause waterlogging on main roads.
Weekend Weather Outlook: What to Expect
Saturday will be rainy and lightning will continue with daytime temperatures from 33 C to 35 C. Sunday will see the intensity ease back to partly sunny skies but temperatures will remain in a similar range. Commuters using motorbikes and public transport should be aware of this timeline when planning errands or work trips.
How to Protect Yourself in the Rain Spell
Karachi’s infrastructure means even short spells of rain can disrupt daily life, from traffic jams in flooded underpasses to power cuts in the older parts of the city. Households can take a few simple steps to deal with the disruption:
•Hearsay? Count on it? Instead, check the PMD app or NDMA’s Pak-NMA app for live alerts.
•Avoid low-lying underpasses such as the one near Nagan Chowrangi, Site Area, if it rains heavily.
•Keep your phones charged, as K-Electric outages are frequent during storms.
•Keep drinking water and basic medicines at home in case of traveling difficulties.
•Slippery ground. So, two-wheeler riders should avoid main roads during active thunderstorms.
•Call the Sindh emergency helpline 1122 only in case of floods or electrocution.
A Practical Note for the Daily Worker
The vendors, rickshaw drivers and construction laborers who depend on daily earnings are usually the hardest hit by sudden rain. They can reschedule outdoor work to the gaps between showers where possible, and they can use easyPaisa or JazzCash to hold a small cash buffer to help offset the financial impact of a lost workday.
Summary
This weekend’s rains are a reminder of how quickly Karachi’s weather changes, and it’s better to be prepared than reactive. Avoid flood-prone routes and plan outdoor tasks based on the forecast, not against it, and follow official PMD updates. The best way to stay safe this weekend is to be informed.
