KARACHI: Pakistan’s Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of new monsoon system expected to bring heavy rains across country from August 26 to 30, with southern regions likely to be most affected.

System, originating from Bay of Bengal is forecast to enter Pakistan’s southern areas, causing heavy downpours in Karachi, Thatta, Badin and other parts of Sindh. “From August 25 to 29, torrential rains are expected in Karachi, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Sukkur, and Sanghar,” Met Office said. In Balochistan, districts of Kalat, Lasbela and Barkhan could see intense rainfall between August 26 and 30, raising concerns about flash floods and swollen streams.