KARACHI:
There were heavy rains in several areas of Karachi on Wednesday, contrary to forecast of Meteorological Department made a few days ago.
Predicting dusty winds and rain for Today, a week ago, weather forecasters refuted the forecast a few days ago.
Dark clouds appeared contrary to the forecast on in city skylines, with Rain and strong wind reported in several areas.
Rain reported in Safora, Bahadurabad, North Nazimabad, Korangi and Nursery, among other areas, while strong winds were also reports from Old Town areaGarden East and West, Soldier’s Bazaar, Ranch Line.
Light to moderate rain and drizzle were reported from Karachi Airport, Gadap City, Malira, Gulshan-e-Jamala, Gulistan-e-Jawhar and surrounding areas.
Many localities in metropolis plunged into darkness due to power blackouts soon after it started to rain.
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According to Met. office wind power was recorded at a speed of 81 km / h. in port city.
it added before the monsoon system remained in Balochistan for in past several days, adding that Karachi is warm and humid. weather strengthened the western system.
Forecasters said the rain system entered Karachi from Lasbela after a strong wind.
Passengers passing through stagnant rainwater accumulated on road after heavy rain that experienced the provincial capital of Sindh. PHOTO: APPENDIX
There is also there were reports of heavy rains in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, New Karachi, Surjani City, North Karachi, Chorangi Buffer Zone and Prison of metropolitan
Metropolitan office said that the heaviest rain, 22 millimeters, was recorded at the Jinnah terminal. Old Airport 15, PAF Base Faisal 8, Quaidabad 6, Saadi Town 3 and PAF Masroor Base recorded 2mm. of shower.
provincial director general health provides accessibility of doctors in hospitals all over Karachi and Hyderabad division- said the representative of the Ministry of Health.
Precautionary measures
Meanwhile, power Sales company “K-Electric” consulted residents of in city take extra care when it rains avoid a safety danger.
He advised residents to be careful when using electrical appliances. Company also urged public maintain security distance from broken wires, television and Internet cables, electric poles and photomultipliers.
it also said that power to the lowlands of in city may be temporarily disabled due to water flooding.
K-Electric is monitoring the situation, and field personnel on high readiness, power This was announced by a representative of the public utility, adding that residents can contact the electricity company. via in call center, on 118 or his social media Platform.
Main part of metropolis gets uninterrupted power supply from 1650 feeders.
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