- Showers reported over Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar.
- Thunderstorms hit the airport, Malir and nearby areas.
- Intermittent rainfall continues in Defence, Clifton, Saddar.
KARACHI: Rainfall was reported in several areas of the city on Thursday, with intermittent showers continuing in several neighbourhoods.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted more rain accompanied by strong winds and thundershowers in Karachi later in the day.
Areas including Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar and their surroundings received rain while thunderstorm activity was recorded near the airport and Malir. Other localities such as Old City Area, Saddar, Korangi, Defense and Clifton also experienced rainfall.
Intermittent showers were also reported in Malir, Quaidabad, Landhi and PECHS, while Shah Faisal Colony, Nazimabad and Garden experienced rain in phases.
According to the Met Office, the minimum temperature recorded in the city was 23.5 degrees Celsius, while the maximum is expected to reach 27°C. Humidity levels were recorded at 83%, contributing to the prevailing weather conditions.
The Sindh government is on high alert in view of the rains in Karachi, senior minister Sharjeel Memon said. He stated that advance arrangements to deal with the rainfall have been completed while staff leave has been cancelled.
Additional dewatering pumps have been installed to drain water from low-lying areas, he added. Choke points across the city have been identified, with personnel deployed for surveillance. The government has put relevant departments and municipal authorities on high alert, Memon said.
