On June 21, 2025, light drizzle brought relief to Karachi after days of scorching heat, with pre-monsoon rains forecast across Pakistan.
Residents of Karachi breathed a sigh of relief as light showers fell on areas such as Lyari, Mauripur, and Clifton on Saturday, following similar drizzles on Friday. With temperatures reaching 36°C, 68% humidity, and westerly winds blowing at 19 km/h, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast intermittent drizzle and strong winds throughout the day. Areas like Gulshan-e-Maymar and PECHS experienced brief showers on June 20, providing some relief from the heatwave, which had seen temperatures exceeding 40°C.
🌧 PMD Weather Alert – June 20
Pre-monsoon rains to hit Punjab, KP, upper Sindh, GB, Kashmir & Islamabad from June 20–23.
🧑🌾 Farmers & tourists advised to stay updated.
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— Pak Met Department محکمہ موسمیات (@pmdgov) June 20, 2025The Pakistan Meteorological Department’s pre-monsoon advisory indicated that moist air currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to trigger rainfall from June 21 to June 23. This weather may bring dust storms and thunderstorms, with the potential for heavy rainfall in areas such as Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Islamabad. There is also a risk of urban flooding in Lahore and Rawalpindi, which could damage vulnerable structures like electric poles. Farmers are advised to adjust their crop activities following this forecast.
Read: Pakistan Heatwave Alert: PMD Forcastes Extreme Temperatures June 18-20
The rains are expected to ease Pakistan’s intense heatwave, but lightning and windstorms present risks to infrastructure.
