Karachi, July 23 -- As the monsoon season begins, concerns are mounting over Karachi's preparedness for flooding, with experts warning that sluggish progress in cleaning stormwater drains could leave the city vulnerable despite forecasts of below-normal rainfall, The Express Tribune reported.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Karachi is expected to receive rainfall between July and September, although precipitation is likely to remain below average this year.

However, the city has historically witnessed severe urban flooding even after relatively light rainfall, with as little as 15 millimetres causing widespread waterlogging, traffic disruption and business losses, The Express Tribune reported.

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