2013 Monsoon of Pakistan
Monsoon daily monthly updates
Date of Issue – June 18
‘Dry weather to continue’
Upper air cyclonic circulation has formed in the east central Bay of Bengal. Mostly dry weather expected in Pakistan till some days due to the penetration of dry westerlies, temperatures to rise in some parts of the country from tomorrow. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- Punjab
- Sialkot got 13 mm
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Malamjabba got 6 mm.
- Balakot got 1 mm.
- Gilgit-Baltistan
- Astore got 6 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Muzaffarabad got 2 mm.
In Monsoon V published on June 7, PWP mentioned that monsoon could hit the country especially the northern areas during last weeks of June/first week of July.
Date of Issue – June 17
Weak western trough ’10′ is over the north-eastern areas of the country and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir, it is would completely move eastwards on June 18 mid-day, it has dragged the low pressure over North-east Rajasthan in a NNE direction and it has started weakening and lies over the same area as an upper air cyclonic circulation.
Mostly dry weather is expected in Punjab including Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the pre-monsoon activity that started from June 11, weakened significantly on June 15 night though it will end on June 17. On June 17 night, north-eastern areas of Punjab can experience isolated rain with thunder/lightning. From June 18, mostly dry weather is expected till many days. Western winds can dominate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with chances of drizzle/isolated shower in extreme northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan. Temperatures are going to be calm till the middle of this week and after that a increase would start taking place.
On June 17, coastal, SE and few adjoining central Sindh remained under a cloud-cover. There are chances of pre-monsoon drizzle or light rain in the province (especially Badin, Umerkot, Thatta, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sanghar, Khairpur, Sukkur and adjoining areas) till June 18, PWP maintains the chance at ‘moderate’. From June 18 mid-day dry weather could prevail over Sindh. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- Punjab
- Murree got 23 mm.
- Sialkot got 18 mm.
- Jhelum got 2 mm.
- South Punjab
- Bahawalpur got 12 mm.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Parachinar got 5 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Rawalkot got 41 mm.
- Muzaffarabad got 4 mm.
- Sindh
- Mithi got 1 mm.
Date of Issue – June 16
Weak western trough ’10′ is over the northern areas of the country and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir, it is moving eastwards, it has slightly dragged the low pressure over West Madya Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan in a NNE direction and it has started weakening.
Mostly dry weather is expected in Punjab including Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as the pre-monsoon activity that started from June 11, weakened significantly on June 15 night though it will end on June 17. On June 16/June 17, north-eastern areas of Punjab can experience isolated rain with thunder/lightning. From June 18, mostly dry weather is expected till many days. Western winds can dominate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Temperatures are going to be calm till the middle of this week and after that a increase would start taking place. There are chances of drizzle/isolated showers in South Punjab tonight.
There are chances of another pre-monsoon activity in Sindh (not significant), it is weak when compared to the last pre-monsoon activity. PWP upgrades the chance of this spell to ‘moderate’ as weak moisture incursion is taking place in eastern Sindh. This spell has only potential to cause drizzle or light rain in the province (especially Badin, Umerkot, Thatta, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sanghar, Khairpur, Sukkur and adjoining areas) on June 16 till June 18. Some districts like Tharparker, Badin and Thatta can experience isolated moderate rain with thunder/lightning on June 16 night/June 17 morning. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- Punjab
- Bhakkar got 23 mm.
- Murree got 7 mm.
- South Punjab
- Multan got 13 mm.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Malamjabba got 30 mm.
- Bannu got 21 mm.
- Lower Dir got 16 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Rawalkot got 11 mm.
- Muzaffarabad got 10 mm.
- Sindh
- Jacobabad got 52 mm.
- Rohri got 29 mm.
- Sukkur got 28 mm.
Date of Issue – June 15
‘Very heavy rainfall in Lahore as 102 mm rain recorded’
Another spell in Sindh at ‘poor’
14 dead in late night storm in the North
Low pressure over India
Weak western trough ’10′ is over the northern areas of the country and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir. Yesterday’s low pressure over Chhattisgarh is now over West Madya Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan.
The current pre-monsoon spell in the northern and central areas of the country has weakened significantly, it will continue in the northern areas till June 17 morning while in central areas till June 16. On June 16/June 17, chances of rain with thunder/lightning in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience rain on June 16/June 17). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rain/showers on June 15 night/June 16. Chances of isolated rain/showers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including Peshawar till June 16/June 17 morning. North-eastern and lower central areas of Balochistan can experience isolated rain till June 17/June 18. From June 18, there is a possibility of long dry conditions in the northern and central areas.
Moisture incursion from the low over central India can cause another pre-monsoon spell in some parts of Sindh (especially Badin, Umerkot, Thatta, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sanghar, Khairpur and adjoining upper areas) on June 16 till June 18 morning, there are chances of drizzle/light rain therefore PWP upgrades this spell from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’at the moment. Some parts of eastern and western Sindh saw thunderclouds on June 15 due to the moisture incursion. As predicted by PWP since June 9, widespread pre-monsoon rainfall occurred in the country with very heavy rainfall in NE Punjab especially Lahore. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- Islamabad got 18 mm.
- Punjab
- Lahore got 102 mm. (Lahore’s monthly average is 36 mm)
- T.T Singh got 49 mm.
- Mianwali got 43 mm.
- Jhelum got 39 mm.
- Murree got 38 mm.
- Jhang got 30 mm.
- Sialkot got 21 mm.
- Faisalabad got 15 mm.
- Rawalpindi got 14 mm.
- South Punjab
- Bahawalnagar got 18 mm.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Bannu got 09 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Rawalkot got 42 mm.
- Sindh
- Badin got 9 mm.
Monsoon could hit the country especially the northern areas during last weeks of June or first week of July which could be early than last years.
Date of Issue – June 14
Very heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out in NE Punjab!
Weak western trough ’10′ is over the northern areas of the country. Upper air cyclonic circulations is now over north-western Rajasthan and adjoining Punjab, it has weakened. Well-marked low pressure over central eastern India over the state of southern Odisha has weakened into a low pressure and lies over Chhattisgarh. Monsoon is advancing into western states of India with an unusual fast speed, itset over eastern Rajasthan on June 13, could hit New Delhi on June 18.
The current pre-monsoon spell in the northern and central areas of the country is the last pre-monsoon spell of the season that is expected to last till June 16/June 17. From June 13, rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rainfalls during this period with thunder/lightning. Rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds from June 13/June 14, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining Balochistan can experience isolated heavy rainfall. In the northern and central, this first pre-monsoon spell might end on June 15 night or June 17 morning.
Slight chances of isolated showers in the eastern parts (Badin, Umerkot, Thatta, Sanghar, Khairpur and adjoining areas). Another pre-monsoon spell (last pre-monsoon spell) can hit Sindh on June 16 night/June 17 due to the Bay’s low pressure therefore PWP maintains this spell at ‘very poor’ at the moment. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- Punjab
- Bhakker got 60 mm.
- Mianwali got 20 mm.
- Jorabad got 14 mm.
- Murree got 11 mm.
- Rawalpindi got 10 mm.
- South Punjab
- Bahawalnagar got 16 mm.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- D.I Khan got 72 mm.
- Bannu got 26 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Rawalkot got 37 mm.
- Muzaffarabad got 24 mm.
- Balochistan
- Pasni got 21 mm.
- Zhob got 20 mm.
Monsoon could hit the country especially the northern areas during last weeks of June or first week of July which could be early than last years.
Date of Issue – June 13
Pre-monsoon hits Karachi!
West – East Interaction – Very heavy rainfall possible in North!
Another monsoon spell can approach Sindh
Weak western trough ’10′ is over the north-western areas of the country. Upper air cyclonic circulations from the north Arabian sea now persists over Sindh and adjoining Gujarat, it has weakened. Well-marked low pressure from the Bay of Bengal is over central eastern India over the state of southern Odisha. Monsoon is advancing into western states of India with an unusual fast speed, it has set over eastern Rajasthan, could hit New Delhi on June 18 (10 days ahead).
The current pre-monsoon spell in the northern and central areas of the country is the last pre-monsoon spell of the season that is expected to last till June 16/June 17. From June 13, rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rainfalls during this period with thunder/lightning. Rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds from June 13/June 14, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining Balochistan can experience isolated heavy rainfall. In the northern and central, this first pre-monsoon spell might end on June 15 night or June 17 morning.
Slight chances of isolated showers in the eastern parts (Badin, Umerkot, Thatta, Sanghar, Khairpur and adjoining areas). Another pre-monsoon spell (last pre-monsoon spell) can hit Sindh on June 16 night/June 17 due to the Bay’s low pressure therefore PWP maintains this spell at ‘very poor’ at the moment. Following is the amount of rainfall in the country;
- South Punjab
- Bahawalpur got 16 mm.
- Multan got 13 mm.
- Sindh
- Chhor got 47 mm.
- Padidan got 26 mm.
- Mithi and Moen-jo-Daro got 24 mm.
- Karachi got 22 mm (Gulshan-e-Hadeed)
- Nawabshah got 16 mm.
- Azad Kashmir
- Abbotabad got 38 mm.
- Muzaffarabad got 4 mm.
- Balochistan
- Kalat got 4 mm.
- Lasbella got 4 mm.
Monsoon could hit the country especially the northern areas during last weeks of June or first week of July which could be early than last years.
Date of Issue – June 12
‘Pre-monsoon has hit whole country from North to South’
Sindh and Balochistan got rain today!
More rain expected!
Weak Western trough ’10′ have approached the northern areas of the country which could cause interaction between eastern and western winds. Low pressure from the Bay of Bengal is now over Odisha and adjoining Andhra Pradesh, upper air cyclonic circulations over Guajrat and adjoining Sindh. Coastal thunderstorm is moving away into the Arabian sea now. Dissipating thunderclouds over Sindh and adjoining Balochistan and south Punjab. High and mid level clouds over the northern areas. Strong thunderstorm over Makran coast.
On June 13, rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rainfalls during this period with thunder/lightning. Rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds from June 13/June 14, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining Balochistan can experience isolated heavy rainfall. In the northern and central, this first pre-monsoon spell might end on June 15 night or June 17 morning. In Sindh province including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana, Tharparkar and adjoining cities, on June 13 till June 14 night there are chances of rain at time moderate (heavy in the south-eastern parts of Sindh), from June 16 there are chances of new pre-monsoon spell in Sindh, PWP forecast them at the moment at ‘extremely poor’. Following are the rainfall recorded today;
- Islamabad got 13 mm.
- Punjab
- Murree got 74 mm.
- Joharabad got 70 mm.
- Faisalabad got 60 mm.
- Lahore got 51 mm.
- Chawal got 38 mm.
- Gujranwala got 32 mm.
- Rawalpindi got 15 mm.
- South Punjab
- Bahawalpur got 47 mm.
- Multan got 21 mm.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Abbottabad got 23 mm.
- Parachinar got 21 mm.
- D.I Khan got 6 mm.
- Sindh
- Padidan got 60 mm.
- Dadu got 14 mm.
- Badin got 4 mm.
- Karachi got T.R
- Azad Kashmir
- Kotli got 36 mm.
- Muzaffarabad got 5 mm.
- Balochistan
- Bharkhan got 6 mm.
In the month of June two spells of rain can occur, one which is currently active and the other during the last weeks of June. Pre-monsoon hit Sindh on June 4, North Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Kashmir on June 11, south Punjab on June 12.
Date of Issue – June 11
Very heavy rainfall can occur in NE Punjab!
Pre-monsoon hits NE Punjab with dust storms and rain – 4 dead
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Scattered to widespread pre-monsoon rain can occur in many parts of the country during this week around June 14 (+2, -2 day error) that will continue till three to four days, northern areas can get rains till early next week. From June 12/June 13 rain can occur in Punjab (North and South) and Sindh. Rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rainfalls during this period with thunder/lightning. Rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds from June 13/June 14, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining Balochistan can experience isolated heavy rainfall. In Sindh province including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana, Tharparkar and adjoining cities, during this period there are chances of rain at time moderate (heavy in the south-eastern parts of Sindh), around June 13/June 14 and chances will remain till two till three days. Rain at times heavy occurred in Punjab including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir while showers occurred in Balochistan. Drizzle with thunder/lightning occurred in eastern south Punjab. Dust storm with rain has killed four people in Lahore. Following are the rainfall recorded today;
- Punjab
- Murree got 41 mm
- Balochistan
- Kalat got 8 mm
Upper air cyclonic circulation over north-eastern Arabian has moved into Gujarat and adjoining Sindh, another lies over Bay of Bengal, it could intensify into a low pressure in 24 to 36 hours. In the month of June two spells of rain can occur, one during the coming week and the other during the last weeks of June. PWP maintains the chance of first pre-monsoon spell at ‘extremely high’ in the north, central and southern areas of the country.
Date of Issue – June 10
Very heavy rainfall can occur in NE Punjab in two to three days!
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Drainage system should be cleaned immediately!
Scattered to widespread pre-monsoon rain can occur in many parts of the country during this week around June 14 (+2, -2 day error) that will continue till three to four days, northern areas can get rains till early next week. From June 12/June 13 rain can occur in Punjab (North and South) and Sindh. Rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country including Islamabad and Azad Kashmir. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experience heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). South Punjab (Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar and adjoining cities) can experience rainfalls during this period with thunder/lightning. Rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds from June 13/June 14, south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and adjoining Balochistan can experience isolated heavy rainfall. In Sindh province including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Mirpur Khas, Badin, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana, Tharparkar and adjoining cities, during this period there are chances of rain at time moderate (heavy in the south-eastern parts of Sindh), around June 13/June 14 and chances will remain till two till three days.
In the month of June two spells of rain can occur, one during the coming week and the other during the last weeks of June. PWP maintains the chance of first pre-monsoon spell at ‘extremely high’ in the north, upgrades from ‘high’ to ‘very high’ to ‘extremely high’ in the central and southern areas of the country.
Date of Issue – June 9
Very heavy rainfall can occur in NE Punjab this week!
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Drainage system should be cleaned immediately!
Scattered to widespread pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Punjab (North and South) including Lahore and Islamabad during the coming week around June 14 (+2, -2 day error) till three to four days. Rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas of the country. North-eastern areas of Punjab (Lahore, Gujranwala, Jhelum, Sialkot and other adjoining cities can experienced heavy rainfall to very heavy rainfall between June 13/June 15). During this period rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds.In Sindh province including Karachi, during this period there are chances of rain at time moderate (heavy in the south-eastern parts of Sindh), around June 14 (+2, -2 day error) till three to four days depending when they hit.
In the month of June two spells of rain can occur, one during the coming week and the other during the last weeks of June. PWP upgrades the chance of first pre-monsoon spell from ‘high’ to ‘very high’ to ‘extremely high’ in the north, from ‘moderate’ to ‘high’ and maintaining that in central and southern areas of the country. Monsoon has further advanced into the western coast of India including Mumbai.
Date of Issue – June 8
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Drainage system should be cleaned immediately!
Scattered to widespread pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Punjab (North and South) including Lahore and Islamabad during the coming week around June 14 (+2, -2 day error) till three to four days. Rain can be at times heavy with thunder/lightning especially in the northern and north-eastern areas, during this period rain can occur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as well including Peshawar due to the interaction with western winds. In Sindh province including Karachi, during this period there are chances of rain at time moderate (heavy in the south-eastern parts of Sindh). In the month of June two spells of rain can occur, one during the coming week and the other during the last weeks of June.
PWP had mentioned on June 4 the upcoming scattered to widespread pre-monsoon rainfall in the month of June. In Monsoon II article published on May 6, PWP mentioned the upcoming chances of pre-monsoon activity in Sindh and some parts of Punjab. In Monsoon V published on June 7, PWP mentioned that monsoon could hit the country especially the northern areas during last weeks of June/first week of July. PWP upgrades the chance of rain spell to ‘high’ in the north, ‘moderate’ in central and southern areas of the country. Monsoon might have hit Mumbai.
Date of Issue – June 7
‘Monsoon makes big gain!’
Monsoon hitting Indian city of Mumbai in 12 to 24 hours. There is a circulation off the coast of western India that is dragging moisture into the Arabian sea and western coast of India. Some high and mid-level clouds have entered Sindh from Gujarat. Chances of pre-monsoon drizzle/isolated showers with lightning eastern coastal Sindh and adjoining SE Sindh.
From June 9, the monsoon coverage in the sub-continent would increase significantly. Two low pressure from the Bay of Bengal can move towards central India, another circulation can form in the North Arabian sea. Monsoon will be very active in the month of June, moderate to heavy downpour can occur in Sindh (including Karachi) and Punjab (including Lahore) during the late midweek and last week of June, eastern & western winds interaction possible during periods of June in upper areas of Pakistan.
Date of Issue – June 6
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Drainage system should be cleaned immediately!
Upper air cyclonic circulations are over Bay of Bengal, it could move towards central India in coming days. A pre-monsoon thunderstorm is just east of Punjab over Indian Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, western winds are intensifying it, some clouds can form over North-eastern Punjab. Another over Gujarat, its high and mid-level clouds can reach SE Sindh and coastal Sindh during the night. Tomorrow evening, chances of pre-monsoon drizzle with lightning in SE districts of Sindh.
From June 9, the monsoon coverage in the sub-continent would increase significantly. Two low pressure from the Bay of Bengal can move towards central India, another circulation can form in the North Arabian sea. Monsoon will be very active in the month of June, moderate to heavy downpour can occur in Sindh (including Karachi) and Punjab (including Lahore) during the late midweek and last week of June, eastern & western winds interaction possible during periods of June in upper areas of Pakistan.
Date of Issue – June 5
Low pressure hampers monsoon progress – Quick Recovery expected!
Low pressure off the coast of Oman, has moved inland and moved towards UAE and adjoining Saudi Arabia. It has weakened and it could dissipate in 24 to 36 hours. The Low has weakened the monsoon winds prevailing over western coast of India. No thundercloud formed near eastern Sindh today. Due to the low, a weak thundercloud formed over central Balochistan that later moved towards itself. Tomorrow and day after tomorrow the situation can improve.
From June 9, the monsoon coverage in the sub-continent would increase significantly. Two low pressure from the Bay of Bengal can move towards central India, another circulation can form in the North Arabian sea. Monsoon will be very active in the month of June, heavy downpour can occur in Sindh including Karachi while moderate to heavy downpour can occur in Punjab including Lahore during the late midweek and last week of June, eastern & western winds interaction possible during periods of June in upper areas of Pakistan.
Date of Issue – June 4
‘First Pre-monsoon shower occurred in Pakistan – SE Sindh’
‘Scattered to widespread Pre-Monsoon rain can occur in Pakistan in June’
Drainage system should be cleaned immediately!
Many parts of Sindh witnessed clouds from India
From June 9, the monsoon coverage in the sub-continent would increase significantly. Two low pressure from the Bay of Bengal can move towards central India, another circulation can form in the North Arabian sea. Monsoon will be very active in the month of June, heavy downpour can occur in Sindh including Karachi while moderate to heavy downpour can occur in Punjab including Lahore during the late midweek and last week of June, eastern & western winds interaction possible during periods of June in upper areas of Pakistan.
Western trough ’09′ affecting the northern areas and few adjoining central areas of the country has moved away. There is a low pressure off the coast of Oman, thunderstorms are forming over Gujarat and adjoining Rajasthan, during the next 24 hours chances of pre-monsoon drizzle/showers in SE Sindh, some more eastern clouds can reach Sindh coast including Karachi during the night. Today some light pre-monsoon showers did occur in the eastern part of the province.
Date of Issue – June 3
‘First Eastern clouds of 2013 visible from Sindh’
Picture by Abdul Jabbar – First Eastern Clouds visible from Sindh
Weak western trough ’09′ is still passing through the northern areas of the country, chances of drizzle/isolated showers with dust storm there including Islamabad till 12 hours.
Eastern winds are moving into southern parts of Pakistan; High and mid-level clouds were visible in south-eastern Sindh that were coming from Indian state of Gujarat, during the mid-day a thunderstorm formed over coastal Gujarat. During the coming weeks this activity would increase and bulk of clouds can move into Sindh. First good pre-monsoon activity expected during the late mid week of June in Sindh and Punjab.
Date of Issue – June 2
Weak western trough ’09′ is passing through the northern areas of the country, chances of drizzle/isolated showers with dust storm there including Islamabad. The northern and adjoining central parts of the country are still under the influence of western winds however the southern and adjoining central parts have disturbed winds. High level clouds from India can be visible in south-eastern Sindh in coming days while weak clouds that are forming over southern parts are moving from S to N/NW direction.
Date of Issue – June 1
Upper air cyclonic circulation are over Chhattisgarh, it is likely to weaken but has caused heatwave to break over central India. Monsoon has advanced into the Indian state of Kerala. There are chances of pre-monsoon activity in Sindh and Punjab in the month of June mainly during the middle of June.
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Monsoon Special articles for 2013
You can read special monsoon article by Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP), here;
- Another Monsoon brewing for the same Sub-continent! - Part I
- Do we really need a monsoon season? - Part II
- Pakistan bakes in Oven: Bricks for Monsoon 2013 placed! - Part III
- Look back at Past: Pre-Monsoon rains are just around the corner? - Part IV
- Monsoon facing the biggest challenge from its own Ocean! - Part V
- Part VI coming soon
2012 Monsoon of Pakistan
Monsoon daily monthly updates
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For June 2012
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For July 2012 (including rainfall)
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For August 2012 (including rainfall)
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For September 2012 (including rainfall)
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Monsoon Special articles for 2012
You can read special monsoon article by Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP), here;
- Let it be La-Nina or maybe El-Nino? - Part I
- Monsoon 2012 – What will happen in Pakistan? - Part II
- Pollute the Arabian sea for stronger Hurricanes before the Monsoon season! - Part III
- Total collapse of Monsoon expected in July? - Part IV
- Monsoon advancing into Pakistan: All stages set! - Part V
- El-Nino comeback: Monsoon collapses, Pakistan going into drought! - Part VI
- Post drought: Monsoon broke silence over Karachi! - Part VII
2011 Monsoon of Pakistan
Monsoon daily monthly updates
- Monsoon updates for June 2011 (including rainfall for June)
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For July 2011 (including rainfall for July)
- Monsoon Daily Updates – For August 2011
- Monsoon Daily Updates – September 2011
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Monsoon Special articles for 2011
You can read special monsoon article by Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP), here;
- Monsoon 2011 and Cyclones – Sub-continent’s coastal threat?-Part 3
- Monsoon and its Dangers – How many people will die this year?- Part4
- When will Monsoon start over Pakistan? – In Detail!-Part 5
- Monsoon 2011: Backlash of the floods? – History of Pakistan floods in Detail-Part 6
- Monsoon rain of July 28, 2010 – Dark day, but more was ahead!-Part 7
- Much awaited monsoon showers lashes Karachi!-Part 8
- Little girl may return for Monsoon: La-Nina episode!-Part 9
- Heavy downpour in Karachi!-Part 10
History of Climate of Pakistan
The monsoon and the Western Disturbance are the two main factors which alter the weather over Pakistan; otherwise, Continental air prevails for rest of the year. Following are the main factors that influence the weather over Pakistan.
- Western Disturbances mostly occur during the winter months and cause light to moderate showers in southern parts of the country while moderate to heavy showers with heavy snowfall in the northern parts of the country. These westerly waves are robbed of most of the moisture by the time they reach Pakistan.
- Fog occurs during the winter season and remains for weeks in upper Sindh, central Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
- Southwest Monsoon occurs in summer from the month of June till September in whole Pakistan excluding western Balochistan, FATA, Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan. Monsoon rains bring much awaited relief from the scorching summer heat. These monsoon rains are quite heavy by nature and can cause significant flooding, even severe flooding if they interact with westerly waves in the upper parts of the country.
- Cyclones in Pakistan usually form during the summer months from late April till June and then from late September till November. They affect the coastal localities of the country.
- Dust storms occur during summer months with peak in May and June, They are locally known as Andhi. These dust storms are quite violent. Dust storms during the early summer indicates the arrival of the monsoons while dust storms in the autumn indicate the arrival of winter.
- Heat waves occur during May and June, especially in southern Punjab, central Balochistan and interior Sindh.
- Continental air prevails during the period when there is no precipitation in the country.
- Drought in Pakistan is an on and off phenomenon in the country.
- Tsunami are rare, but this tsunami is the deadliest one yet.
- Floods in Pakistan occur every year during monsoon season thousand people die in Pakistan as well as South Asia due to the massive floods.
- Earthquakes in Pakistan are the deadliest form of disaster in the country.
- Worst Natural Disasters of Pakistan is the list of all the disasters in the country.
Climate of Karachi
- Climate of Karachi – Part 1 (The Monthly Factors) (Updated on June 4, 2011)
- Climate of Karachi – Part II (The Most Extreme events!)
Monsoon precipitation in Karachi
The average annual rainfall for Karachi is 200 millimetres (7.9 in); the highest annual rainfall of 713 millimetres (28.1 in) was recorded in 1967. Annual monsoon rains for Karachi amount to 146.5 millimetres (5.77 in). The city experienced above-normal monsoon rainfalls in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010, while in 2004 and 2005 the city received below-normal rainfall. In 2009 the country received 30% below normal rainfall with the exception of Sindh, including Karachi, which received above normal monsoon rains. Karachi has seen record-breaking rainfalls during monsoon season since 2003 with the exception of 2004 and 2005. Following is a data from Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP)
| Monsoon precipitation in Karachi Monsoon begins from June till September |
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| Precipitation | ||||
| Year | (mm) | (in) | Conditions | |
| 2000 | 0.1 mm | 0 inches | Drought | |
| 2001 | 63.1 mm | 2.41 inches | Drought | |
| 2002 | 123.1 mm | 4.84 inches | Drought | |
| 2003 | 355.2 mm | 13.98 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2004 | 35 mm | 1.37 inches | Drought | |
| 2005 | 80.6 mm | 3.17 inches | Drought | |
| 2006 | 236.7 mm | 9.32 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2007 | 421 mm | 16.6 inches | +IOD | |
| 2008 | 91.5 mm | 3.60 inches | - | |
| 2009 | 439.2 mm | 17.29 inches | El-Nino | |
| 2010 | 741.9 mm | 29.21 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2011 | 420.1 mm | 16.5 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2012 | 136 mm | 5.3 inches | Late +IOD | |
In the monsoon of 2013, Karachi received a total of 22 mm till June 13.
Climate of Islamabad
Monsoon precipitation in Islamabad
The average monsoon rainfall of Islamabad is 790.8 millimetres (31.13 in). Monsoon season starts by the end of June and prevails till the end of September. In 2009, Islamabad saw below normal monsoon rainfalls due to the presence of El-Nino over Pakistan. The highest rainfall of 620 millimetres (24 in) was recorded in Islamabad during 24 hours on 24 July 2001. The record breaking rain fell in just 10 hours. It was the heaviest rainfall in Islamabad in the past 100 years. The following is the Monsoon rainfall in Islamabad since 2005 based on the data from Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP);
| Monsoon precipitation in Islamabad Monsoon begins from June till September |
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| Precipitation | ||||
| Year | (mm) | (in) | Conditions | |
| 2005 | 1,112 mm | 43.7 inches | - | |
| 2006 | 962 mm | 37.9 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2007 | 1,117 mm | 44.0 inches | +IOD | |
| 2008 | 1,108 mm | 43.6 inches | - | |
| 2009 | 354 mm | 13.9 inches | El-Nino | |
| 2010 | 1,171 mm | 46.1 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2011 | 1,245 mm | 49 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2012 | 1,007 mm | 39.1 inches | Late +IOD | |
- In the monsoon of 2013, Islamabad got a total of 31 mm rain till June 15.
Climate of Lahore
- Climate of Lahore – The monthly factors!
Monsoon precipitation in Lahore
The average monsoon rainfall of Lahore is 470.1 millimetres (18.51 in). The monsoon rains commence from the last week of June and persist till the end of September. In 2009, Lahore saw below normal monsoon rainfalls due to the presence of El-Nino over Pakistan. Lahore mainly receives its rainfall during the Monsoon season from June till September, and in winter season from western disturbance in December till February. The highest ever annual rainfall in Lahore was recorded in 1955 when 1,317.5 millimetres (51.87 in) of rainfall was recorded. Lahore received below normal rains in 2009, and normal rains in 2007 and 2010. The following is the Monsoon rainfall data in Lahore since 2003 based on data from Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP);
| Monsoon precipitation in Lahore Monsoon begins from June till September |
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| Precipitation | ||||
| Year | (mm) | (in) | Conditions | |
| 2003 | 337 mm | 14.8 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2004 | NA | NA | - | |
| 2005 | 426 mm | 16.8 inches | - | |
| 2006 | 606 mm | 23.9 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2007 | 531 mm | 20.9 inches | +IOD | |
| 2008 | 800 mm | 31 inches | - | |
| 2009 | 318 mm | 12.5 inches | El-Nino | |
| 2010 | 711 mm | 28 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2011 | 670 mm | 26 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2012 | 512.3 mm | 20.1 inches | Late +IOD | |
- In the monsoon of 2013, Lahore received a total of 153 mm till June 15.
Climate of Hyderabad
- Climate of Hyderabad – The monthly factors!
Monsoon precipitation in Hyderabad
The average annual rainfall (January to December) for Hyderabad is 136.1 millimetres (5.36 in). The highest annual rainfall was 455 millimetres (17.9 in), recorded in 2006. The average monsoon rainfall for Hyderabad is 100 millimetres (3.9 in). Following is the annual monsoon rainfall (June till September) since 2008. The following is the annual monsoon rainfall for the last few years based on data from Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP);
| Monsoon precipitation in Hyderabad Monsoon begins from June till September |
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| Precipitation | ||||
| Year | (mm) | (in) | Conditions | |
| 2003 | 286 mm | 11.3 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2004 | NA | NA | - | |
| 2005 | 29 mm | 1.1 inches | - | |
| 2006 | 455 mm | 17.9 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2007 | NA | NA | +IOD | |
| 2008 | 115 mm | 4.5 inches | - | |
| 2009 | 209 mm | 8.2 inches | El-Nino | |
| 2010 | 213 mm | 8.4 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2011 | 408 mm | 16.06 inches | La-Nina | |
| 2012 | 126 mm | 4.9 inches | late +IOD | |
- In the monsoon of 2013, Hyderabad received a total of T.R till June 13.
