KARACHI: Torrential rain has started in different areas of Karachi on Sunday evening, Bol news channel reported.
According to details, precipitation has kicked off in Landhi, Quaidabad, Malir, Gulshan e Hadeed, Korangi, Bahadurabad, Clifton Phase II, Kala Pul and adjacent areas.
A day ago, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had said there was a chance of heavy rainfall in Karachi as the low wind pressure had intensified and turned into depression.
The low pressure in the north-east of the Arabian Sea had intensified into a depression. Meanwhile, the wind was blowing at a speed of 50 to 55 km per hour. The depression was 400 km south-east of Karachi and 340 km from Thatta, the PMD had said.
“In the next 36 hours, the system will move in a north-westerly direction towards Oman. Thunderstorms are likely to occur in Sindh including Karachi till July 18,” the met department had said.
There would be severe flooding in the sea, therefore the fishermen were advised not to go into the sea, it had said. There is a serious risk of urban flooding across Sindh, including Karachi. Vulnerable infrastructure is threatened by gales and strong winds.
All concerned agencies are instructed to be on high alert.
Drizzling and moderate rain happened in Baldia Town, FB Area, Gulshan e Hadeed, Korangi and other areas of the metropolis on Saturday.
