Karachi ( The COW News Digital)The metropolis witnessed light showers early Monday morning as clouds covered large parts of the city, bringing relief from the humid weather but also raising concerns over potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Residents reported light rainfall in Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, and Shahrah-e-Faisal, while drizzle was also recorded in Defence, Qayyumabad, Korangi Road, Burns Road, and M.A. Jinnah Road. Other areas, including University Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Mehmoodabad, Manzoor Colony, and Baloch Colony, also experienced light showers.
The light rain, however, quickly led to water accumulation in low-lying neighborhoods, a recurring issue for the city during monsoon spells.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi is likely to receive heavy rainfall with thunder and lightning over the next two days. Authorities have warned that heavy downpours could cause urban flooding in several parts of the city, especially in low-lying districts.
The Met Office has further predicted that the ongoing monsoon system will also affect other parts of Sindh. Heavy rainfall has already been reported in Hyderabad, Sujawal, Thatta, Sukkur, Obaro, Daharki, Mirpur Mathelo, and Naushahro Feroze. Additional spells are expected to continue until September 10, affecting Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Khairpur, and Shaheed Benazirabad.
Meanwhile, Punjab is also expected to witness more rainfall in the next 24 hours. Forecasts suggest downpours in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Gujrat, with heavy rains anticipated in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, Khanpur, Muzaffargarh, and Dera Ghazi Khan.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued alerts for possible urban flooding in major cities and warned that already flood-affected areas in Punjab may see worsening conditions if rainfall intensifies.
Officials expressed concern that flood-hit regions in South Punjab, where thousands have been displaced, could face additional hardships as swollen rivers and breached embankments strain relief efforts.
Karachi residents, meanwhile, are bracing for the impact of heavy showers amid fragile civic infrastructure. With clogged drainage systems and unpreparedness a recurring issue, urban flooding remains a looming threat each monsoon season.
Authorities have urged citizens to stay cautious, avoid unnecessary travel during rain, and report emergencies promptly. Relief agencies have been placed on alert as the city prepares for potentially severe weather in the coming days.
