Rain begins in Karachi, surrounding areas as local authorities declare emergency

Rain was reported from various parts of Karachi on Thursday as a westerly wave affecting most parts of the country reached the metropolis.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) recorded rainfall in various areas, including Quaidabad, Malir and surrounding areas, as well as PAF Faisal Base and Jinnah Terminal, earlier this morning.

Light rain has also been recorded in Gulshan-i-Maymar and surrounding areas, with spells of heavy rain reported in Gulistan-i-Jauhar, Saddar, Clifton, Garden and Keamari.

The latest weather radar imagery showed a heavy downpour over the northern parts of the city, along with isolated hail.

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