Karachi relishes cool relief as rain brings respite from intense heat

Dark and heavy clouds have covered several regions, indicating heavy rain

KARACHI:

Karachi experienced a much-needed respite as light to heavy rain, accompanied by cool winds, brought relief to various areas of the city.

This comes after a sweltering heatwave had gripped the metropolis, offering residents a welcome break from the scorching temperatures.

Areas such as Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Surjani Town, and North Nazimabad saw rainfall, while various other parts of the city experienced light rain accompanied by strong winds.

Dark and heavy clouds covered several regions, with Malir Memon Goth witnessing heavy rainfall with high winds.

Light drizzles were reported in II Chundrigar, Saddar, and the old city area, adding to the diverse weather conditions across Karachi.

The temperature of Karachi is recorded at 33 C and is likely to drop following rainfall in different regions.

Earlier, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecast isolated dust thunderstorms with rain in some areas of the city today.

In preparation for the upcoming monsoon, the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) of Karachi has declared a rain emergency, appointing special teams for the timely drainage of rainwater.

A CBC spokesperson announced that 1,288 staffers have been assigned special duties under the rain emergency plan, with 638 staffers in seven sectors and 650 dedicated to rainwater drainage.