Rain hits Karachi, more expected in next 24 hours

KARACHI: It started to rain again in different areas of the city on Sunday morning, as dark clouds gathered over the city.

Rain hit Malir, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Road, airport and surrounding areas, turning the weather pleasant. Dark clouds remain and rain is expected in other areas of the metropolis as well.

15 mm rain was recorded in the airport area since morning, the Met department said. 15 mm rain was recorded at Shahre Faisal and 19 mm rain in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, chief meteorologist Abdul Rasheed said.

According to the Met department, more rain along with thunder and lightning is expected in Karachi in the next 24 hours.

Maximum temperature in the city is expected to be 33 C. Humidity is at 81%, according to the Met.

150 feeders have been affected by the rain, K-Electric said, and repair work is underway.