Karachi, other parts of Sindh to receive rain under first monsoon spell from July 2.

Karachi and other parts of Sindh are expected to receive rain from July 2 as part of the season's first monsoon spell, chief meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz said on Thursday.

He told Dawn.com that monsoon winds are likely to enter the province tonight and Karachi on July 2.

Under this spell, he added, Karachi would see thundershowers between July 3 and July 5, and it could cause urban flooding in the city's low-lying areas.

The chief meteorologist said the city is also likely to experience dusty winds and windstorms before the showers and warned that "gusty winds could damage the city's weak infrastructure".

Moreover, he asked fishermen to exercise caution during the rain spell as sea conditions would remain rough.

Sarfaraz said different areas in Sindh are expected to experience rain under monsoon spells between July 1...

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