A main road inundated with rain today. PHOTO: @Rabia_Humayun
The approaching storm. PHOTO: @ijayqureshi
Another view of the storm clouds. PHOTO: @usamakhan94
While the drop in temperature after the thunderstorm and strong winds was refreshing for most, many were faced with the ugly side to the downpour Express News reported on Monday.
3rd freak rain in 5 weeks in karachi. Now I’m kinda believing its a Sazish to make city green for those to occupy us soon
— ☢️Faisal Qureshi (@faisalqureshi) April 8, 2013
A tree fallen on the side of a road. PHOTO: @exmqm_
Inundated roads in Karachi. PHOTO: @Aaliyajaved
A heavy downpour was recoreded in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Nazimabad, Sultan abad, Liaquatabad, Machar Colony, Federal B area, Aisha Manzil, Malir, Model Colony and Old city area. Khikhrapar, Memon Goth, Gadap, Saddar and II Chundrigarh saw a light drizzle.
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Rain aftermath. PHOTO: @Norbalm
Although the rain brought down the temperature to 26 degree Celsius, power outages and flooded roads dampened moods.
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PHOTO: @Iddy
More than a dozen feeders tripped in the metropolitan but KESC officials claimed to have restored the electricity within hours.
Well done @KESC_Ltd this is the first time in living memory that it's poured in #Karachi and the electricity didn't go.
— Ayesha Tammy Haq (@tammyhaq) April 8, 2013
State of wiring in Karachi, with storm clouds in the backdrop. PHOTO: @Tahamie
Empty streets, as people avoid walking in the rain water for fear of electrocution. PHOTO: @ovaisjafar
Stay away from electrical poles and wires during such rainy weather #Karachi
— KE (@KElectricPk) April 8, 2013
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Braving the risk of electrocution, many Karachiites skipped school or took the day off to head to the beach and enjoy the weather.
Crowded car nearing the beach. PHOTO: @Nmjumani
According to the meteorological department the rains will continue for three to four days.
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@Talal: Well i think we dont live in the same city
hardly an inch of rain and this is what happens... what is wrong with the sewerage system in Karachi?
So boring!! as it was a Monday morning and I was going to my office when the rain started.