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Hail, Rain and Gusty Winds Sweep Karachi as Westerly Wave Moves Across Pakistan

Forecasters say the westerly wave will keep parts of Balochistan, southern Punjab, lower Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa showery through the next day.

Overview

  • Multiple Karachi neighborhoods reported brief downpours, hail and strong winds on Feb. 17, with the PMD confirming widespread showers across the city.
  • Official gauges recorded up to 20 mm of rain at Jinnah Terminal, with lower totals in Nazimabad, University Road, North Karachi and other localities.
  • The PMD maintained advisories for isolated thunderstorms, gusty or dust-raising winds and possible hail in parts of Balochistan, southern Punjab and lower Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.
  • K-Electric issued safety warnings about electrical hazards, said field teams were on alert and temporarily cut power in some low-lying areas as a precaution.
  • Separately, the NDMA’s Ramadan outlook projects a generally pleasant start to the month with gradually warmer days and relatively cool nights later on.