Weather tracker: Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren Herdman and Morgan Thomas for MetDeskMarch 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM

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Unseasonal storms brought heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds to southern Pakistan and northwest India on Wednesday, causing significant damage and casualties. Karachi, Pakistan was particularly hard-hit, experiencing flooding, power outages, and structural collapses that resulted in at least 18 deaths. While the storms were less intense in Gujarat and Rajasthan, India, they still caused power outages, minor damage, and concerns about crop damage. This unusual weather pattern is occurring outside the typical monsoon season. Simultaneously, a heatwave intensified across the western US, driven by a meandering jet stream and high-pressure system creating a "heat dome." Temperatures are expected to peak on Friday and Saturday, with many areas exceeding 30C, breaking March records and potentially April records as well.

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Pakistan

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