Tag: PMD
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Dengue outbreak expected in October
A warning issued by Pakistan Metreological Department (PMD) on Friday has warned of a possible outbreak of Dengue in the coming October, particularly in big cities like Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Sialkot, Larkana and Multan. The PMD warned that dengue fever had deepened its roots and impacted the health of people over…
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Pakistan Meteorological Department issues countrywide monsoon warning
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has on Sunday issued a countrywide advisory of heavy monsoon rain, warning that from Monday night onwards there could be hailstorms resulting in urban flooding, as reported by Dawn. PMD said that moist currents from the Arabian Sea are expected to enter the upper parts of Pakistan while a wave…
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Sindh govt declares Monday public holiday in Karachi and Hyderabad due to heavy rain
Following relentless rain, the Government of Sindh has declared a public holiday for tomorrow (Monday) in Hyderabad and Karachi. The spokesman for the Sindh government, Murtaza Wahab, announced that the 25th of July will be a public holiday in the Karachi and Hyderabad Divisions after Sunday’s relentless rain continued to cause urban flooding and the…
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Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days
For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion. The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period. The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is…
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Met department predicts torrential rains starting next week
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted torrential rainfall starting next week, putting an end to the brutal heatwave in most parts of Pakistan. As per the latest PMD forecast, a new weather system will develop in the country from Sunday, attracting downpours from the May 16 to May18. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in…
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End of toxic smog in Punjab: Met Office predicts rain across country
The people of Punjab will finally be able to take a deep breath. The Met Office has predicted rain across the country, in the upcoming 36 hours, which will clear the blanket of toxic smog in the province. The most awaited rain, as per the forecast of weather experts, is expected at different parts of…
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Cyclone Gulab: Karachi on high alert as storm nears
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a warning to Karachi residents as a cyclone named Gulab nears the Sindh-Makran coast. People are advised to keep at a distance from trees, billboards and polls, Director Met Office Sardar Sarfaraz told ARY News. Earlier, as per the official notification, the coastal belts had also been warned as…
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Massive dust storm, rain hits parts of Karachi
Various parts of Karachi were hit by a dust storm and received rainfall on Tuesday. The weather took a sudden turn as dark clouds covered most parts of the city and a dust storm appeared on the horizon. Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Director Sardar Sarfaraz has said that ‘thunder cells has developed’ over Karachi due to…