Islamabad: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain/thunderstorm with few heavy falls in Karachi and various parts of the country from March 4.
According to the Met Department, “rain/thunderstorms with few heavy falls” are expected in northern parts of the Sindh from March 4 till March 8. Similar weather conditions are likely to prevail in the rest of the province from March 1.
“Heavy falls may generate urban flooding in low-lying areas. Fishermen of Balochistan are advised not to venture into deep sea till March 1 while those of Sindh are advised to remain careful during the forecast period,” it said.
According to the PMD, a “westerly wave is prevailing over Balochistan and adjoining Sindh”.
According to the PMD’s weather forecast, under the wave’s influence, “rain/thunderstorm with few heavy falls [were] likely in Kambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Larkana, Shikarpur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur and Dadu till Saturday morning”.