Karachi: Surjani Town receives maximum 100mm rainfall

KARACHI: The city received light to heavy showers in different areas in the ongoing monsoon spell, ARY News reported on Monday.

Surjani Town received maximum rainfall (100mm) in Karachi, according to the Met Office.

Saadi Town 58mm, Gulshan Maymar 54mm, University Road 52mm, North Karachi 51mm, Orangi 43mm, Jinnah Terminal 31mm, Gulshan-e-Hadeed 24mm and Old Airport 23mm.

Widespread rainfall, light to heavy showers in different areas, reported in the city on Monday evening and night.

The meteorological department office forecast that the trend might stay for another a day or two.

Most parts of the city witnessed thunderstorms and heavy winds in the second half of the day after hours long hot and humid weather conditions.

The heavy rains coupled with strong winds brought the much-needed relief for residents.

The majority of the city areas received brief spells of downpour as in many neighbourhoods the rain count remained in single digit and some areas recorded only traces.