KARACHI: The weather in the metropolis turned pleasant with the city witnessing heavy rain with strong winds on Wednesday night.
According to reports, heavy and light rain was seen across all areas of the city with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) saying that the rain will last for an hour at least.
According to Met Office, the winds are blowing at a speed of 81 kilometres per hour. It added that areas surrounding Jinnah International Airport recorded 21.4 mm of rain in one hour.
As soon as the downpour started reports of electricity outages also started coming from across the city. Areas that faced power outages included Azizabad, Surjani Town, Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, Orangi Town and Korangi.
The heavy rainfall resulted in the collapse of walls of cattle farms and sheds of several shops, however, no casualties were reported.
While people commuting on motorcycles were injured due to accidents.
Sindh Minister for Local Governments Nasir Hussain Shah sent directions for the drainage of water.
“The traffic situation should be ensured on major roads,” he added.