Bright sunny day ensues downpour

Islamabad: The sun shone brightly in clear skies on Tuesday a day after rains lashed the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

However, coldness continued to be in the air, especially after sunset, forcing people to bundle up in jackets, sweaters, caps and scarves before stepping out. Islamabad received 53 millimetres rain and Rawalpindi 50 millimetres during the last 24 hours.

The pleasantly bright weather prompted people to step out for recreation after work hours. They went to parks, Margalla tourist points and zoo in droves. The restaurants also attracted large crowds of foodies.

Some motorists complained the poor drainage of rainwater created puddles on Islamabad’s many arteries, including Margalla Road, Kashmir Highway, IJ Principal Road and Fazle Haq Road.

Similar reports also came in from Rawalpindi, especially its downtown areas. The weathermen forecast cold and dry weather for the next 48 hours in most parts of the country, including Islamabad. They however said rain-thunderstorm with snowfall over the hills was expected at few places in Malakand division and Gilgit-Baltistan.