Cooler temperatures, power outages for rain drenched Karachi
The downpour is expected to continue for two to three days.
A main road inundated with rain today. PHOTO: @Rabia_Humayun
KARACHI:
Citizens of Karachi woke up to find the city drenched in rain.
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.
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.
Although the rain brought down the temperature to 26 degree Celsius, power outages and flooded roads dampened moods.
More than a dozen feeders tripped in the metropolitan but KESC officials claimed to have restored the electricity within hours.
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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.
According to the meteorological department the rains will continue for three to four days.
Citizens of Karachi woke up to find the city drenched in rain.
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.
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.
Rain aftermath. PHOTO: @Norbalm
Although the rain brought down the temperature to 26 degree Celsius, power outages and flooded roads dampened moods.
PHOTO: @AyazGhumro
PHOTO: @Iddy
More than a dozen feeders tripped in the metropolitan but KESC officials claimed to have restored the electricity within hours.
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
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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.