More rains predicted from today

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department in its weather advisory issued on Wednesday has forecast that moer widespread rain/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls is expected from Thursday to Saturday in Sindh.

It said yesterday's well marked Low Pressure Area is located over Madhya Pradesh (India) and adjoining areas today. This well marked low is likely to move northwest ward in next 48 hrs (towards Pakistan).

Under the influence of this weather system strong monsoon currents would start to penetrate in Pakistan from Thursday, giving Widespread Monsoon rains with scattered heavy downpours in the country from Thursday to Saturday.

Heavy downpours would generate urban and flash floods in the vulnerable areas during the period. There is also a probability of Riverine Floods, particularly in Eastern Rivers.

The weather advisory has advised all concerned authorities to remain alert during the current week.