Low-lying areas get light rain

Author: Dr A Waheed Mastoi

SUKKUR: Rains which have become quite rare in Sindh but the region has been experiencing some really good showers and cloudy weather for past few days. In the last 24 hours, some light rains have been recorded in Ghotki, Ubaro, Mirpur Mathelo, Sukkur and Khairpur. However, the interior regions of the province remained dry.

In the last 24 hours, from 01:30 am on Tuesday, Sukkur district has witnessed light traces of rains. Hence, according to the met office some light rain and thundershowers are expected at a few places in next 24 hours. At present, the weather of Sukkur has become cloudy and a few districts are already relishing pre-monsoon showers. However, thereafter, the intensity of rains and its cover will be less but still absolute dry weather will not prevail in interior Sindh, according to the met office. A weather expert also predicts that despite these rains, not much change in the temperature profile is expected.

Moreover, the weather across most of the Upper Sindh will stay pleasant as on and off rains are expected to continue though it will cover small areas and will last for a short duration.

Published in Daily Times, June 30th, 2017.