The first spell of winter rain drenched several parts of Karachi late Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday morning, bringing a noticeable dip in temperature. Residents in many neighbourhoods welcomed the showers after weeks of dry and cool weather. Light to moderate rainfall was reported in the Old City area, Lyari, Keamari, Mauripur, DHA and […]
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Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting
Winter rain lashed the Gaza Strip over the weekend, flooding camps with ankle-deep puddles as Palestinians displaced by two years of war attempted to stay dry in tents frayed by months of use. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled for an expected meeting on Monday with US President Donald Trump in Florida about the second […]
Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasts first winter rain in Karachi
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast the first rainfall of the winter season in Karachi, expected on December 30, as a westerly weather system moves across the country. According to the Met Office, a system of westerly winds is likely to influence Karachi’s weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing light rain to the city. […]
Gwadar, other parts of Balochistan receive heavy rainfall
On Tuesday, Balochistan’s coastal belt, Turbat and other areas received heavy rainfall with thunderstorms. Rainwater entered houses in the southern part of the port city of Gwadar as well as the power supply was also suspended as the rain lashed the city. Coastal towns of Jiwani, Pasni, Ormara, Kohlu and outskirts also received heavy rainfall. […]