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Karachi’s September Monsoon Rains

Let us examine the significant monsoon patterns that typically occur in September. According to the official data from the Government of Pakistan, the average monthly rainfall varies between 11 mm and...

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When is Rain Expected in Karachi in 2026?

Karachi has experienced a disappointing monsoon season. Pakistan Weather Portal (PWP) had already predicted a below-normal monsoon in its April 2026 article “How the monsoon will be in 2026?”. The...

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The Nepal Flood Sounds Like a Mythical Story

If accounts of the Nepal glacial tsunami had been written by ancient chroniclers, poets, or storytellers, they might have sounded like a mythical epic.

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Notable windstorms and dust storms in Karachi

The city of Karachi is no stranger to windstorms that have the potential to wreck havoc in the city. Explore some of the notable wind and dust storms in the city.

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Terrifying rains of August 2025 in Karachi

An Op-Ed by Yahya from Karachi, a part of the PWP INTERACTIVE series The 2025 monsoon in Karachi began with a proper spell during the last week of June. From the night of June 26 to June 28, a...

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Will El Nino Suppress Pakistan’s 2026 Monsoon?

Quick Summary Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) projects a dry anomaly across northeastern Punjab for the June–July–August 2026 monsoon, driven by El Niño. While the Indian Meteorological...

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Hope for the Best?

A bird held on to an emotion with a promise that tomorrow may hold something better. It had HOPE!

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List of Unseasonable Extreme Events in Karachi

An Op-Ed by Yahya from Karachi, a part of the PWP INTERACTIVE series February 3, 2024: THE CLOUDBURST-STYLE DOWNPOUR The day started calm and cloudy. By 11:00 AM, the clouds had darkened. By the...

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Was the 2026 Heatwave in India Unusual?

India's topping global heat rankings in 2026 was influenced not only by severe regional heat but also by temporarily cooler conditions across parts of the Middle East.

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What is the Hottest Temperature in Karachi?

Did Karachi really experience the hottest day in 2026 since 2018? The historical records contradict the widely circulated news in May.

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Super El-Nino of 2026 and Media Frenzy

We live in an age where there are consistent patterns of twisting and building narratives that support certain agendas to increase visibility on social media or traffic to a website. There is no doubt...

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Snow Leopards in Pakistan: The Ancient Ghosts of the Mountains

Quick Summary The article explores the ancient history and current status of snow leopards in Pakistan, highlighting their origins as Ice Age survivors and their prestigious role as the country’s...

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How Will the 2026 Monsoon Be In Pakistan?

The 2026 Sindh monsoon is expected to be highly erratic and non-linear, mirroring the regional variances of 2024 and 2012.

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Meteorological Anomalies in Pakistan: Comparing the Record-Breaking Springs...

Spring 2026 mirrors 2024. From the Middle East deluge to Karachi’s record rain, ENSO has shown that transition phases trigger the most volatility.

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2025 Karachi’s September and October Rains- A tale of Nongfa and Shakhti

‘Rivers took back what was theirs’, the tale of 2025’s Monsoon Season! In the midst of the turmoil, we seemed to have overlooked the fact that they were RIVERS… In the past, the city of Karachi has...

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Cyclone Asna may NOT be the first August cyclone since 1976

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) argued that the formation of cyclone Asna (named by Pakistan) in August was rare. The rarity is mainly due to the influence of southwest monsoon which brings...

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Karachi’s summer rain has skyrocketed, could winter rains be next?

Karachi experienced an unusual event on the night of February 3rd. Intense downpours originating in the northern part of the city quickly enveloped other areas, significantly inundating portions of the...

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Karachi’s Wildlife – Sparrows are disappearing from the Skies

The dwindling population of any species due to urban growth negatively impacts the ecological system of an area as was the case with Asiatic Cheetahs in Balochistan. While it is not yet established...

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400% increase in Major Hurricanes in the Arabian Sea since 2001

Generally, the number of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal tends to be higher in contrast to the Arabian Sea, both of which are part of the North Indian Ocean. But a study conducted by the Indian Institute...

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Time of Biparjoy – Cyclone swirls in the Arabian Sea

Cyclones that made landfall in Pakistan since 1999 What do We know so far? 6th June – 11:59 PM PKT It is dropping 720 mm of rain in 24 hours over the Sea Within 24 hours, low pressure rapidly...

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