Light rain and drizzle in various areas of Karachi on Sunday made the weather pleasant, breaking the intensity of heat and humidity, as reported by national media on Monday.
According to reports, light rain and drizzle occurred for a short duration in Surjani Town, New Karachi, and Gulshan-e-Maymar, while clouds also hovered over Orangi Town and Baldia Town, where light rain was recorded.
According to the Meteorological Department, the humidity level in the city was recorded at 45%. The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in Karachi during the night, with light to heavy rain expected in different areas of the city.
Earlier, the department had predicted the entry of a new westerly weather system into the country on Monday, along with rainfall in the outskirts of Karachi.
Previously, the westerly winds had already started affecting the city. Drizzle in various areas of Karachi, including Sohrab Goth, Gulshan-e-Maymar, and Surjani, helped reduce the intensity of heat, while dusty winds began blowing in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and surrounding areas.
The Meteorological Department had forecast partly cloudy weather in Karachi over the next 24 hours and predicted that the city’s weather would remain hot and humid today.
It had also predicted the possibility of rain in Karachi on Monday and Tuesday, stating that there was a chance of thunderstorms and rain at a few locations on Monday. Light to moderate rain was expected in Karachi.
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