PMD forecast ‘extraordinary’ monsoon rains

KARACHI:  Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast that many areas in the country will receive immoderate monsoon rains from June to August raising chances of floods in the country.

As per the outlook of expected monsoon rains predicted by the PMD, there is a chance of usual and above-normal rains in most places this year. Whereas excessive downpour is likely to hit central and northern Punjab, the Met Office said.

Meanwhile, southern Sindh might also receive torrential rains, it said adding that Balochistan too was vulnerable to hits from extraordinary rainy weather.

On the flip side, Khyber Pakthunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan are expected to experience average rainfall this year, according to the meteorological department.

Karachi heat to intensify from today

The department has predicted heavy rainfall in the first phase of monsoon in comparison with the second phase.

“There is a possibility of heavy rains in the first phase in comparison with the second phase of monsoon,” it said.

The PMD had earlier predicted that Punjab and upper parts of the country were expected to receive rain during the ongoing week which could break the heat spell that has left almost the entire country sweltering.