NewsJune 28, 2017
Rain brings relief from heat in Karachi
KARACHI: Rain coupled with gusty winds brought relief from punishing heat that baked the metropolis during the past few days. The rain caused power break down in many parts of the city.Highway police asked the people to adopt precautionary measures while driving in the rain.
According to Met Office official the city is likely to receive rain during the next 24 hours that would bring down the mercury.
The Met office said the maximum temperature was expected to range between 36 to 38 degrees Centigrade during that period.
The minimum temperature recorded in the city on Wednesday was 38.5 whereas the minimum temperature was recorded as 30.5 degrees Centigrade.
Humidity in the morning was recorded as 73 percent whereas it was61 percent in the evening.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has declared rain emergency all over Sindh, directing district administrations and local bodies to be active in their respective areas, cancel leaves/holidays of their staff members and pump out water accumulated on the roads and low-lying area on emergency basis.
The chief minister said that it was the first monsoon ever since the newly elected representatives have taken over local bodies.
“This is your first test and I am sure you would prove it to be effective and efficient in solving public problems, particularly during the on-going rainy season," said he.
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