KARACHI: Heavy to intermittent rain lashed different parts of Karachi for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, which apart from routine life, disrupted flight operations at Jinnah International Airport.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted that the rain spell would continue till July 26.
According to a spokesperson for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), PIA flight PK368, supposed to fly from Karachi to Islamabad, faced suspension due to the “severe weather.”
Similarly, PIA’s flight PK-304, which was supposed to fly from Karachi to Lahore, was also affected by unfavorable weather conditions.
Furthermore, flight PK308 to Islamabad was also affected by the weather conditions, leading to its suspension.
The spokesperson said that passengers were informed about the flights cancellation, and alternative arrangements were being made to accommodate them on other flights.
On the other hand, parts of Karachi including Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Site area, Nazimabad, Korangi. Soldier Board, Drig Road, Sujrani Town, Ayesha Manzil, University Road, North Nazimabad, PIB, Tower, Malir, Model Colony, and surrounding areas received heavy rain with strong winds.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded in the metropolis was recorded at 26.5°C. Maximum temperatures may fluctuate between 34°C to 36°C.
According to the Met Department, the highest amount of rainfall during the past 24 hours — 100mm —was recorded in Surjani Town.
Saadi Town 58mm, Gulshan Maymar 54mm, University Road 52mm, North Karachi 51mm, Orangi 43mm, Jinnah Terminal 31mm, Gulshan-e-Hadeed 24mm and Old Airport 23mm.
