KARACHI: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Karachi on Friday evening, turning the weather pleasant but also leading to power outages and massive traffic jams in several parts of the metropolis.
Heavy rainfall hit Defence, Clifton, Saddar, Gushan-e-Maimar, Korangi, Shah Faisal Town, Gulistan-e-Johar, Malir, Gulishan-e-Hadeed and other areas. The rain inundated many low-lying areas.
Massive traffic jams were witnessed on major thoroughfares of the city.
Many areas also plunged into darkness with the first drop of rain.
A spokesman for K-Electric, the main power supplier in the city, said about 250 electricty feeders had tripped but 100 had been restored.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah telephoned Managing Director K-Electric and directed him to ensure uninterrupted power supply in the port city.
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