Weather in Karachi, the country’s commercial capital, is likely to remain hot and humid during the next 24 hours.
According to the meteorological analyst, the heat intensity is likely to increase in Karachi today, while there may be drizzle in the city this evening or during the night.
The analyst says that the formation of a thunder cell is possible in the north-eastern side of the city, at this time, the wind is blowing from the west direction in the port city at a speed of 17 km per hour.
Today, the maximum temperature is likely to touch 37 degrees Celsius while the humidity is 74 per cent.
The meteorological analyst added the initial monsoon rains in Karachi may occur on July 8 to 10.
Earlier, keeping in view the upcoming monsoon spell, the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) of Karachi has imposed rain emergency in areas falling under its jurisdiction, appointing special teams for timely rainwater drainage.
According to a CBC spokesperson, 1,288 staffers have been deputed on special duties under its rain emergency plan, including 638 in seven sectors while 650 other staffers will work for the drainage of rainwater.
The CBC also spotted low-lying areas which could be affected after downpours. Special teams have been assigned for performing specific tasks in DHA Phase-I to Phase VIII, Clifton Block 8, 9 and the market area.
It added that heavy machinery would be deployed in the affected areas, whereas, additional teams would be deployed at commercial avenues of Khayaban-e-Shujaat, Khayaban-e-Shehbaz, Khayaban-e-Badar and Khayaban-e-Tariq.
