Various parts of city receive drizzle for second day

The residents of the metropolis, after reeling under scorching heat for days, took a sigh of relief after the city received drizzle for a second day on Saturday.

Light showers were reported in Karachi's Lyari, Mauripur, Clifton and surrounding areas with the maximum temperature likely to reach 36 degrees Celsius amid a 68 percent humidity level coupled with 19 kilometres per hour winds blowing from the West.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast further intermittent drizzle throughout the day today along with the possibility of strong winds. The PMD's prediction comes a day after various areas, including Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, Scheme 33, Federal B Area, Liaquatabad, University Road, Stadium Road and PECHS, experienced brief showers — providing much-needed relief to Karachiites, who have been experiencing above 40°C in recent days.

Earlier, the Met Office in its pre-monsoon advisory stated that moist currents from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea were beginning to enter the country, setting the stage for the upcoming monsoon season. From 22 to 24 June, strong winds and thunderstorm-related rainfall are expected in Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, and Jacobabad.