Heavy winds, rain lash Bahawalpur
Strong winds surrounded the city of Bahawalpur followed by heavy showers.
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BAHAWALPUR:
Strong winds with heavy showers, which lashed the city on Thursday, have turned the weather pleasant and significantly dropped the temperature.
According to the details, strong winds surrounded the city of Bahawalpur followed by heavy showers that helped reduce the temperature which had gone up to 47 degrees Celsius a few days ago.
A large number of people came out of their homes as soon as the rain started to enjoy the weather.
Scorching heat: Ice blocks, air coolers for animals in Bahawalpur Zoo
Earlier in May, heavy rainfall had lashed Bahawalpur reducing the temperature which had gone up to 47 degrees Celsius. Due to the heavy downpour, the weather had become pleasant and people in large numbers thronged parks and other public places to enjoy the cool weather.
The rainfall also brought a sigh of relief for the people of Cholistan as the region was facing a severe threat of drought. While speaking to The Express Tribune, Usman Saddiqui, a resident of Commercial Area, said, “I was taking a nap when the rainfall started.” He added that rainfall in this part of the country is welcomed at any time.
Similarly, a resident of Islami Colony Waqas said he took his children to the park as the weather turned pleasant which was not usual in Bahawalpur.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 9th, 2017.
Strong winds with heavy showers, which lashed the city on Thursday, have turned the weather pleasant and significantly dropped the temperature.
According to the details, strong winds surrounded the city of Bahawalpur followed by heavy showers that helped reduce the temperature which had gone up to 47 degrees Celsius a few days ago.
A large number of people came out of their homes as soon as the rain started to enjoy the weather.
Scorching heat: Ice blocks, air coolers for animals in Bahawalpur Zoo
Earlier in May, heavy rainfall had lashed Bahawalpur reducing the temperature which had gone up to 47 degrees Celsius. Due to the heavy downpour, the weather had become pleasant and people in large numbers thronged parks and other public places to enjoy the cool weather.
The rainfall also brought a sigh of relief for the people of Cholistan as the region was facing a severe threat of drought. While speaking to The Express Tribune, Usman Saddiqui, a resident of Commercial Area, said, “I was taking a nap when the rainfall started.” He added that rainfall in this part of the country is welcomed at any time.
Similarly, a resident of Islami Colony Waqas said he took his children to the park as the weather turned pleasant which was not usual in Bahawalpur.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 9th, 2017.