Rainfall plunges most parts of Karachi into darkness

The high-tension lines of K-Electric tripped which resulted in the closure of 21 grid stations and 650 feeds after which around sixty percent of the city plunged into darkness.

The electricity supply at the Jinnah International Airport was also disrupted which affected the booking system causing inconvenience to passengers and other travelers. The pumping motors at the water board were also affected which reduced water supply to various parts of the city. There was also no electricity at the office of the Karachi Commissioner.

Electricity could not be restored even after the passage of more than eight hours. This contradicts the claims by K-Electric that electricity had been restored to most parts of the city.

All efforts are being made to re-energise the affected areas. pic.twitter.com/En6HscN9Hu

— KE (@KElectricPk) August 5, 2016

Earlier, the rain produced waves of cold breeze after which citizens came out of their houses to enjoy the weather. 

Pics from my car while driving, Lovley weather after rain in Karachi Allah shower rain of blessings in #Muslim_Ummah pic.twitter.com/qMKjoiDGfK — Faisal Munir Bhatti (@faisalmunir808) August 5, 2016

Traffic flow was reportedly affected in different parts of the metropolis which created  severe traffic jam. The areas where it rained include MA Jinnah Road, Merewether Tower, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Saddar, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Garden, Airport, Stargate and North Karachi.

An enjoyable #Rain in #Karachi
Lovely shower all over pic.twitter.com/GNEBPEIDV6

— Masood Mirza (@masood_619) August 5, 2016

Power supply was interrupted in several areas with shower of rain shattering desire of the citizens to enjoy the weather. The meteorological department has forecast thunderstorm rain with isolated heavy rainfall for next two days.