The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts drizzle or rain in Karachi on June 24, 2025, offering relief from the city’s ongoing humid spell. Meanwhile, a widespread monsoon is expected to bring heavy rainfall across Pakistan starting June 25, raising concerns about flash floods, urban inundation, and landslides.
Karachi’s weather will remain humid over the next 24 hours with partly cloudy skies. The PMD predicts maximum temperatures between 34°C and 36°C, with a minimum of 29.7°C recorded early today. Humidity levels stand at 75%, tempered slightly by a 10 km/h sea breeze. This follows the city’s first downpour on June 20, which lowered the feels-like temperature, with light rain occurring intermittently since.
Nationwide Monsoon Advisory
The PMD has issued an advisory for a monsoon spell beginning June 25, driven by moist currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. A westerly wave approaching northern Pakistan on June 25, intensifying by June 26, will likely cause heavy to very heavy rainfall across most provinces through July 1. Key impacts include:
- Flash Floods: Local streams in Murree, Galliyat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Dir, Swat, Shangla, Nowshera, Swabi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, northeast Punjab, and Kashmir are at risk.
- Urban Flooding: Low-lying areas in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Lahore, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Nowshera, Peshawar, Hyderabad, and Karachi may face inundation from June 26-28.
- Landslides: Road closures in hilly regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan could occur.
- Structural Damage: Heavy rains, windstorms, and lightning may harm weak structures (e.g., mud houses, electric poles, billboards) and disrupt daily life.
Read: Karachi Sees Light Rain as PMD Forecasts Cloudy Weather and Drizzle
Residents in vulnerable areas should stay updated via PMD advisories and local authorities. Precautions include securing loose structures, avoiding flood-prone zones, and preparing for potential travel disruptions. Karachiites can expect temporary relief from humidity, but the broader monsoon poses significant challenges nationwide.
