Monsoon rains have returned with varying intensity across Pakistan, soaking Karachi, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. While the downpours have brought relief from scorching heat, they have also triggered flooding in low-lying areas and disrupted daily life.

Karachi braces for more rain

The Meteorological Department has forecast light to heavy showers in Karachi until August 22.

Late-night drizzle on Sunday kept parts of the city damp with the sea breeze coming to a halt, while humidity levels climbed to 78%. The current temperature is around 30°C but feels closer to 35°C due to high humidity. Winds are blowing at just 5 knots per hour, with daytime temperatures expected to stay between 34°C and 36°C.

Punjab sees widespread showers

Clouds and light rainfall covered Multan and its surrounding areas, making the weather pleasant. The Met Department expects the city to enjoy moderate temperatures over the next two days.

In Attock, Layyah, Dunyapur, and Athara Hazari, heavy showers with thunderstorms brought relief from heat but also led to flooding in fields and urban streets and rainwater accumulating in low-lying areas. Power outages were reported in several areas, while farmers expressed concern about damage to standing crops.

Torrential rains lash Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Landikotal and Khyber, experienced heavy downpours accompanied by thunderstorms.

In Peshawar, rainwater flooded low-lying areas, affecting traffic flow and making it difficult for residents to commute. The Met Office has predicted intermittent rainfall across KP until August 21, with moderate flooding reported in rainwater drains in Khyber and surrounding towns.

Abbottabad’s Havelian region witnessed particularly heavy rainfall with thunderstorm, with waterlogging on streets adding to residents’ woes. Intermittent rain is likely to continue for two days.