Early morning showers catch commuters by surprise
People head to work during light rain on Wednesday morning. Photo: jalal Qureshi/express
People heading to work were caught by surprise when scattered light rain started in various areas of the city on Wednesday morning.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department city was likely to see overcast skies till March 26.
Light rain started in Naya Nazimabad in the morning and the system extended to Korangi, North Karachi, Sarjani Town, Jinnah Terminal, DHA, Clifton and Old City areas.
According to the Meteorological Department, the highest amount of rainfall was recorded in North Karachi at 0.8 mm (less than one mm).
According to the forecast of the Early Warning Center of the meteorological department, the spell of western winds continues to affect the region.
Rain and hail are expected in Hyderabad, Matiari, Tandwalhiar, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Umarkot, and Tharparkar on Thursday.
It might rain in various districts of rural Sindh, including Jamshoro, Thatta, Sajawal, Badin, Hyderabad, Matiari, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Dadu, Kashmore, Qamber Shahdadkot, Larkana, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, Sukkur, Ghotki.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 23rd, 2023.