Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned on Tuesday that the Karachi is expected to receive “above average rainfall” during the upcoming monsoon season this year.
In a statement, the Met Office said that monsoon season is expected to begin during the last week of this month (June) while pre-monsoon rains are likely to start in the second week of June.
The first phase of the monsoon is likely to continue from July 1 to mid of August, while the last phase of the season will continue until the end of September.
The country is likely to receive 140.8mm of rain during the July to September period. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) also warned that heavy rainfalls may trigger urban flooding in different areas of the country. It also warned of land sliding in hilly areas during the upcoming monsoon.
