Sindh Records Pakistan’s Lowest Rainfall During 2026 Monsoon Season

Sindh experienced the lowest rainfall among Pakistan’s provinces during the 2026 monsoon season, with the province receiving significantly less rain than its normal seasonal average, according to data released by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

The latest figures show that Sindh received 71.1 millimetres of rainfall between July 1 and September 30. This represented a 50.8 percent shortfall compared with the province’s normal rainfall during the monsoon period.

The rainfall deficit was particularly severe in Karachi. The provincial capital recorded an exceptional 92 percent shortage of rainfall between July and September, making it one of the most prominent examples of the unusually dry conditions experienced across Sindh.

At the national level, Pakistan also recorded below-normal rainfall during the three-month monsoon season. The country received 120.5mm of rain between July 1 and September 30, which was 19.3 percent lower than the normal level for the period.

The figures highlight a significant difference in rainfall patterns across the country during this year’s monsoon. While Pakistan as a whole experienced a deficit, Sindh recorded a considerably larger shortfall than the national average.

Sindh’s 71.1mm rainfall total placed it at the bottom among the provinces for the monsoon season. The shortage means several parts of the province experienced substantially drier conditions than normally expected during the period when seasonal rainfall is an important source of water.

Karachi’s rainfall deficit was even more pronounced. With rainfall 92 percent below normal from July through September, the city experienced a markedly dry monsoon compared with its usual seasonal pattern.

Monsoon rainfall plays an important role in Pakistan’s water availability, agriculture and weather conditions. Reduced precipitation can affect water resources and increase pressure on existing supplies, particularly when dry conditions continue beyond the monsoon period.

The PMD data provides a picture of rainfall recorded during the core monsoon months and shows that the country did not receive its expected level of precipitation this year. Sindh’s larger deficit stands out from the national figure.

For Karachi, the exceptionally low rainfall also represents a notable departure from normal seasonal conditions. The city relies on seasonal rainfall as one component of its overall water and weather system, although rainfall patterns can vary significantly from year to year.

The latest rainfall statistics are likely to remain relevant for assessing water conditions and weather trends across Sindh. Continued monitoring by the Pakistan Meteorological Department will help track whether rainfall patterns change in the coming months.

The figures from July 1 to September 30 underline the extent of the monsoon shortfall: Pakistan recorded 120.5mm against its normal level, while Sindh received just 71.1mm and recorded a 50.8 percent deficit. Karachi faced an even sharper 92 percent rainfall shortage during the same period.