KARACHI: Temperature in Karachi drops further due to rainfall in the provincial metropolis, as the city received first spell of winter rain yesterday (Sunday).
The temperature in Karachi dropped further Monday morning as the city welcomed more winter rain, which was forecast by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) earlier.
Light rain was reported in Federal B area, Burns Road, North Nazimabad and Nazimabad. Rain was also reported from Kharadar, Malir, Model Colony, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Clifton, DHA and other areas.
The Motorways spokesperson cautioned drivers on the M-9 motorway to drive slowly to avoid their vehicles from slipping and causing accidents.
Besides Karachi, other parts of the country including parts of Punjab and Balochistan receive first winter spell of winter rainfall.
A westerly wind system entered the provinces, the Met office said a day earlier.
Under the new system, various areas of Balochistan, including Quetta, Muslim Bagh and Toba Achakzai, had received light showers. Meanwhile, Ziarat Valley and its adjoining areas had also received snowfall.
In Punjab, rain was reported in Lodhran, Kabirwala, Gojra, Jahanian, Toba Tek Singh and other cities.
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