Third spell of monsoon rain hits parts of Karachi

KARACHI: Weather in Karachi turned pleasant after the third spell of monsoon rain hits several parts of the metropolis on Sunday afternoon, ARY News reported.

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the rainfall resulted under the influence of low-pressure area developed in India’s Gujrat.

The parts of Karachi which received heavy rainfall include Gulistan-e-Jauhar, PECHS Society, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University Toad, Kathor, Surjani Town, Bahadurabad, Super Highway Cattle Market, Shahra-e-Faisal, Malir and other parts of the city.

According to the Met officials, the heaviest downpour was recorded in 78. 5 mm in Gulistan-e-Johar, 78 mm in surrounding areas of University Road, 55 mm at Old Airport, 42 mm in Pehalwan Goth and 68.4 in Surjani.

More than 500 feeders of K-Electric have tripped, whereas, electricity wires in different areas were dropped to the ground, increasing the risks of electrocution incidents.

Areas like Nipa Chowrangi, Gurumandir Chowrangi, Shahrai-e-Faisal, Hassan Square are showing view of pond.

Meanwhile, administration has become ghost from the major roads of the city and rainwater cannot be drained out.

According to Met office, the current spell of monsoon rains is likely to continue over the next 24 hours.

Earlier on Thursday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (MET) had predicted that the third spell of monsoon rains likely to hit the city between July 26 and 27.

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The parts of Karachi received moderateto heavy downpour on July 17 under the second spell of the monsoon system.