As predicted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), several Karachi areas Thursday received rainfall with gusty winds, providing relief to the people suffering from the scorching heat.
The rain broke the spell of tormenting hot weather after the mercury hit 40°C around 2 PM in the city, as reported by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). According to the Met Office, the feels-like temperature reached 53°C, with the humidity at 47%.
Earlier, the PMD had forecasted rain in the metropolis starting today (Thursday), indicating the possibility of rain in the city’s suburbs, along with other areas, in the afternoon or evening.
The parts of the megalopolis lashed by the downpour include Surjani Town, Gulshan e Maymar, Malir, North Karachi, Water Pump, II Chundrigar Road, Garden, Gulshan e Iqbal, FB Area and their adjacent areas.
Whereas, strong winds also gushed through Gulistan-e-Johar and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.