Published on: September 8, 2025 2:13 AM
Cloudy weather with scattered showers persisted in the city on Sunday, while the Meteorological Office predicted similar conditions over the next 24 hours.
Trace and light rainfall was reported in several localities throughout the day, bringing pleasant weather. However, Met. officials warned that from September 7 to 9, heavy downpours could trigger urban flooding in low-lying areas of Mirpurkhas, Shaheed Benazirabad, Tharparkar, Khairpur, Sukkur, Larkana, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Hyderabad, and Karachi.
In Punjab, more rain in flood-hit regions may worsen the situation, while flash floods are expected in the hill torrents of Dera Ghazi Khan and adjoining parts of eastern and southern Balochistan. Landslides may block roads in vulnerable hilly areas of upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Murree, Galliyat, and Kashmir.
Officials cautioned that heavy rains, windstorms, and lightning could damage weak structures such as kacha houses, electric poles, billboards, vehicles, and solar panels. The public, especially travelers and tourists, was advised to avoid unnecessary exposure in vulnerable areas and stay updated on weather advisories.
The Met. office said a low-pressure system currently over North Gujrat (India) was expected to move westward within 24 hours, with monsoon currents likely to intensify over Sindh and eastern Punjab.
Rainfall was recorded in Tharparkar, Mangla, Jhelum, Murree, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Bahawalpur, Sheikhupura, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Kotli, Kohat, and Kalam.
Sunday’s highest temperature was 41°C, recorded in Sibbi, Nokundi, Shaheed Benazirabad, and Chhor, while Lahore remained relatively cool at 28°C.
Punjab Police rescue 386,952 flood victims
The Punjab Police have evacuated 386,952 people, including 149,560 men, 112,268 women, and 125,124 children, from flood-hit districts so far.
The inspector general of police (IGP) Punjab said on Sunday that 494,613 livestock had also been shifted to safe places. The largest evacuations include 70,880 from Faisalabad, 66,596 from Multan, 59,707 from Dera Ghazi Khan, and 51,168 from Sahiwal.
More than 15,000 officers and personnel, supported by 740 vehicles and 40 boats, are engaged in operations. Security, patrolling, and surveillance have also been enhanced in evacuated areas.
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