Rain with windstorm lashes elements of Karachi

A representational image showing raindrops on a car window. — Geo.tv/File
A representational picture exhibiting raindrops on a automobile window. — Geo.television/File

KARACHI: Some elements of Karachi obtained rainfall coupled with robust winds on the second consecutive day, bringing reduction to residents amid scorching and humid climate.

Heavy showers with robust winds hit Karachi’s Gulistan-e-Johar space, whereas, downpours additionally lash areas close to Sharea Faisal and Karsaz which triggered hassle for commuters as a result of overflowing of drains and site visitors jams.

Site visitors jam was additionally witnessed at Sharea Faisal as rainwater submerged each tracks of the arterial highway from Drigh Street to Karsaz.

Moreover, at the least 4 individuals sustained accidents after two buses collided close to Drigh Street Railway Station, which additional affected the movement of site visitors at Sharea Faisal, in line with police.

The recent spell of remoted rains was already predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Division (PMD) which additionally forecast earlier at the moment that it’s going to not deliver down the provincial capital’s hovering temperature.

Mercury within the port metropolis could attain as much as 40°C and will not be impacted by the potential for rain, PMD Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfaraz mentioned.

The residents of Karachi, a day earlier, bought some respite from the sweltering warmth after temporary showers accompanied by robust winds and hailstorms hit some elements of the port metropolis, turning the climate nice.

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