Mercury continues to drop as Karachi receives more rain.

KARACHI -- Under the ongoing influence of a westerly wave which recently caused rains and hailstorm in most parts of the country, Karachi on Thursday received light to moderate showers bringing the temperature further down.

'The rain was very much expected under the influence of a westerly wave that is affecting most parts of the country,' said a Met official. 'Almost the entire city received different amount of rain that began early in the morning and continued till afternoon with frequent breaks. However, the weather in the city is expected to remain dry on Friday.'

The maximum temperature in the city was recorded at 27.5AdegC with 66 per cent humidity -- count of moisture in the air. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) data, the highest amount of rain was recorded in the Gulshan-i-Hadeed area where 11mm of rain was recorded in two spells, followed by Keamari where 8.5mm of rain was recoded, Quaidabad received 5.5mm, DHA 5.4mm, North Karachi 4.4mm, University Road (Met Complex) 4.5mm, Orangi Town 3.6mm, Surjani Town 5.8mm, Saadi Town 4.1mm and the Old Airport area received 7.4mm of rain.

Similarly, Jinnah Terminal received 4.8mm, PAF Base Faisal 6mm, PAF Base Masroor 3mm and North Karachi received 4.2mm of rain. Many other city areas received traces of rain.

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