Strong winds with rainfall hit several parts of Karachi

KARACHI: Several areas of the metropolis have witnessed strong winds with dust, lightning, and rain on Thursday evening. The temperature of the city was recorded at 30 degrees centigrade.

According to details, the downpour with strong winds was reported in Federal B Area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Hassan Square, Gharibabad, Liaqatabad, North Nazimabad, and North Karachi. After the rain, electricity was disconnected from various areas.

Earlier today, the Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted rain and thunder in Karachi from late night on Thursday in the second spell of the downpour this season.

The department’s director, Sardar Sarfaraz, said the spell would last a day or two and would be preceded by dusty winds.

The department’s director said, “There might be light rain in areas of Karachi tonight and it is expected that there will be thunder and rain along with strong winds from tomorrow.”

Earlier on July 7, the first monsoon spell hit Karachi, wreaking havoc on the ill-maintained municipal infrastructure, disrupting electricity for hours and causing traffic jams on almost every major thoroughfare.