Heavy Rain Lashes Karachi, More Downpours Forecast Across Pakistan
KARACHI – Light showers that began in different parts of Karachi late last night intensified into heavy rainfall by early Tuesday morning, drenching several areas of the city.
The downpour was reported in Tariq Road, Azizabad, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Boat Basin, Liaquatabad, Hassan Square, North Nazimabad, SITE Area, Clifton, Defence, Qayyumabad, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Airport, Quaidabad, Malir, Landhi, and Korangi.
Other localities, including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Federal B Area, Scheme 33, Safora Chowrangi, Malir Cantt, North Karachi, Manghopir, Surjani Town, and Taiser Town, also experienced heavy showers, while thunderstorms hit North Nazimabad and adjoining neighborhoods.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more heavy rains today in the northern regions of the country. Torrential downpours are expected over the next 24 hours in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Murree, and Galiyat. The Met Office has also cautioned against urban flooding in low-lying areas of Quetta, Zhob, Kalat, Lahore, Attock, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Nowshera, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mithi, and Thatta.
Morning temperatures recorded:
Islamabad & Muzaffarabad: 24°C
Lahore: 28°C
Karachi: 31°C
Peshawar: 26°C
Quetta: 23°C
Gilgit: 18°C
Murree: 16°C
Meanwhile, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with chances of rain, winds, and thundershowers in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian, and Baramula.
Morning temperatures recorded there:
Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag, Baramula: 18°C
Jammu: 25°C
Leh: 10°C
Shopian: 19°C
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