Parts of Karachi receive heavy to light rainfall

Several areas of the city are experiencing strong winds with rain, bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave.

The Meteorological Department reported rain in Super Highway, Steel Town, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Gadap Town, Malir, North Karachi, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Gulistan-e-Johar, and Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Express News reported.

Despite the cooling showers, the maximum temperature reached 39°C today, with forecasts predicting a rise to 40°C on Friday and Saturday.

The Met Office also noted that Karachi’s weather would likely remain hot, very hot, and dry over the next 4 to 5 days.

Earlier today PMD had predicted light rain with thunderstorms in Karachi's outskirts.