Monsoon showers have once again swept across Pakistan, bringing relief from the scorching summer heat but also triggering flooding and daily disruptions in many areas.
Karachi braces for extended rainfall
Karachi received late-night drizzle on Sunday, leaving parts of the city damp and humid. With sea breezes halted, humidity shot up to 78%, making the 30°C temperature feel closer to 35°C. Winds slowed to just 5 knots per hour, while daytime temperatures are expected to hover between 34°C and 36°C.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast light to heavy showers in Karachi until August 22, with authorities urging residents in low-lying areas to remain cautious.
Punjab soaked by widespread showers
Rainfall also spread across Punjab, cooling temperatures in Multan and surrounding cities. Moderate weather is expected over the next two days.
However, heavy downpours in Attock, Layyah, Dunyapur, and Athara Hazari caused urban flooding, waterlogging in fields, and electricity outages. Farmers in the region voiced concerns over potential crop damage as floodwater accumulated in agricultural lands.
Torrential rains hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, districts including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Landikotal, and Khyber were battered by heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Low-lying neighborhoods of Peshawar were inundated, disrupting traffic and daily life. Intermittent rains are forecast across the province until August 21, with moderate flooding reported in several drains.
Abbottabad’s Havelian region was particularly hard-hit, where strong thunderstorms left streets waterlogged and residents struggling with mobility. Rain is expected to continue in the area for at least the next two days.
