Light rain expected in Karachi amid fourth monsoon spell

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light rain and drizzling in Karachi on Tuesday as the fourth monsoon spell continues to influence weather patterns across the country.

In its latest advisory, the Met Office stated that the city is expected to remain partly cloudy over the next 24 hours, with strong sea breezes adding to the monsoon effect. 

The system is contributing to widespread rainfall in various regions of Pakistan, while Karachi is likely to experience lighter precipitation.

According to the PMD, the maximum temperature in the metropolis may rise to between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 28.2°C earlier in the day.

Humidity levels remain high at 78 percent, with sea winds blowing at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour, providing some relief from the heat and maintaining coastal moisture levels.

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Earlier, after weeks of grey skies and humid weather residents of Karachi had embraced light rainfall on early morning of July 20 brought a pleasant change to Karachi's weather.

Light rain was reported in multiple areas, including Malir, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Shah Faisal Colony, North Karachi, New Karachi, Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, II Chundrigar Road, PIDC, Saddar, and Burns Road.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the highest rainfall was recorded on University Road at 2.3 millimetres, followed by 2mm at the airport, PAF Base Faisal, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed.

Korangi and Jinnah Terminal recorded 1.4mm of rainfall, while Keamari and Surjani Town received just 0.2mm.