Undrained water, power breakdown in several areas in Karachi
More than 100 feeders tripped throughout the city causing electricity shortage in the city
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Monsoon season finally started in Karachi but took a toll on the citizens as 8 persons got fatally electrocuted after rain began with thunder on Thursday evening. The blessing soon turned a curse as heavy rainfall in many areas of the metropolitan city deprived citizens of electricity, reported Dunya News.
The stangnant water in different areas has not been dained. Stagnant water has spoiled vegetables and green eatables in Sabzi Mandi.
Citizens of Karachi welcomed the burst of showers from the skies as it helped end a dry and hot spell of weather.
However more than 100 feeders tripped throughout the city causing inconvenience to citizens as electricity supply got suspended. Ponds formed on roadsides and cars broke down by the dozens which caused traffic blockage on the road of the metropolitan city.
According to Met, Landi area of Karachi received the most rainfall with 48 millimeters. Airport received 26, Gulshan-e-Hadeed 15, Nazimabad 10, North Karachi 12 while Gulistan Johar got 17 millimeters of rain.
There is a high likelihood that rain will also fall tomorrow, as per Met’s details. Citizens should ready themselves and take proper measures while going outside home for their safety.
