Monsoon has arrived in Sindh as light to heavy rain has hit several cities including Karachi on Tuesday morning. Light rain landed in Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Airport, North Nazimabad and Surjani areas of Karachi. Nazimabad, FB Area, Garden, Old City Area, Saddar also had heavy rain while II Chandrigarh Road, Clifton, Defense, Korangi, Hyderabad, Islamkot, Obaro Kotri, Chhachro, Umar Kot, Tando Adam, Sanghar, Hala and New Saeedabad also received rain.
On the other hand, intermittent heavy rain continued in Daharki and surrounding areas since late night.Due to water accumulation, low-lying areas are presenting the picture of ponds. However, weather became pleasant after heavy rain. Intermittent rain with strong winds entered second day and as a result of which many feeders tripped and power supply suspended in various areas.The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in Daharki and surrounding areas.
Moreover, heavy rain also continued in Khairpur Nathan Shah city and its surroundings.Low-lying areas flooded due to rain and power supply suspended across the city. A school van stuck in a ditch in Nazimabad area of Karachi due to rainwater accumulation. According to report, children were taken out of the vehicle and shifted to safer place.
However, efforts were underway to pull out the school van. Light rain in some areas and heavy rain in others was continuing. After rainwater accumulated on streets and roads the administration disappeared from view.
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)