KARACHI: A largely rainless eid morning and afternoon in the city on Sunday turned to violent downpours in various areas after sundown.
As evening fell, it started to rain in I I Chundrigar Road and surrounding areas.
It also started to rain with strong winds in the southern parts of Karachi, including Akhtar Colony, Mahmoodabad, Defence, Clifton, Keamari and Punjab Colony.
Besides the above, significant rain was reported to have fallen in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Saddar, PECHS, and Korangi.
Heavy rain was also reported in Malir and surrounding areas.
How much rain fell?
The Meteorological Department released statistics on how much rain fell till 8pm. According to the figures shared, 27.4mm of rain was recorded in Nazimabad, 22mm in Orangi, 14mm in Surjani Town, 9mm in Gadap and 6.5mm in Gulshan-e-Hadid.
Gadap City disconnected from villages
Communication of Gadap City with nearby villages was severed due to flood waters entering from the Thadu River which overflowed, area residents said.
They added that the adjoining settlements are at risk of flooding.
The area residents did say, however, that the police and district administration officials are present in the area.
More to follow.
