Asia Album: Heavy monsoon rain hits Pakistan's Karachi following scorching heat -Xinhua
Asia Album: Heavy monsoon rain hits Pakistan's Karachi following scorching heat
Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-07-21 10:30:20
Vehicles wade through a flooded road during heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)
KARACHI, Pakistan, July 21 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's largest city Karachi has experienced a sharp turn in weather conditions with the heavy rain taking place of days of a scorching heat.
People and vehicles on Saturday waded through flooded streets of the southeastern port city, which was soaked in downpour, a sight in contrast with residents having to cool off themselves in swimming pools or sea waters over days of heatwaves.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday, vigorous monsoon activity were expected till July 21 across the South Asian country, with intense spells of rain, wind and thundershowers, which could cause flooding.
It also said Pakistan has received 8 percent above normal rainfall during the ongoing monsoon season which will last till mid-September.
Vehicles are stuck on a road during heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)People ride motorbikes on a road during heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)Vehicles move on a road during heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)An auto rickshaw moves on a flooded road after heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)Vehicles wade through a flooded road after heavy rain in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 20, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)People cool off themselves in the sea in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi on July 16, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)Boys enjoy water slide at a swimming pool during a heatwave in Karachi, Pakistan, July 18, 2024. (Str/Xinhua)■
