Sindh’s Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, announced that although the current rain spell is ending, the next one beginning on August 11 requires all relevant departments to be prepared. This includes the local government in urban areas and the irrigation department in rural areas, to ensure the protection of lives, crops, and properties through timely and precautionary measures
At the outset of a meeting chaired by Shah at the CM House on Sunday, Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz predicted above-average rains for this month, especially in Sindh and Balochistan, with over a 50 percent probability.
Sarfaraz reported that Pakistan received nine percent below-average rains last month, with Sindh experiencing 44 percent below-average rains. He stated that the heavy rain spell would subside by August 6, with the next spell expected from August 11 to 13, and moderate to heavy rains anticipated again on August 18, 20, and 21. According to the weather outlook, August is likely to be wetter overall, and September rains might also be above average.
