Rain, thunderstorm likely to hit Karachi after Eidul Fitr

The Pakistan Metrological Department has predicted isolated rain with wind and thunderstorm in the port city after Eidul Fitr.

"A westerly wave is likely to enter upper parts of the country from April 10 followed by another strong westerly wave on April 12 that may grip most parts of the country on April 13 and persist till April 15," the Met office said in a statement.

The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 9 (today) for the sighting of the Eidul Fitr moon. 

The moon is likely to be sighted today and Eidul Fitr will fall on Wednesday (April 10) in Pakistan.

As per PMD, rain coupled with wind and thunderstorm is expected in Sukkur, Jacobabad, Kashmore, Larkana, Dadu, Qambar Shahdad Kot, Jamshoro and Sanghar on April 13 and 14. 

"Isolated rain-wind/thunderstorm is also expected in Karachi and Hyderabad during the period," it added in the weather advisory.

However, the dwellers of Karachi should brace themselves for a brief spell of rain after Eidul Fitr and make all the required arrangements.