Drizzle in parts of Karachi

Published August 30, 2012

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Commuters drive on a road during rainfall in Karachi. — Photo by AFP/File

KARACHI: Citizens of Karachi were treated to some drizzling on Thursday that turned the weather pleasant after days of scorching heat, DawnNews reported.

Drizzling was reported from the city's Malir, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulistan-i-Jauhar and North Karachi areas.

Light rain was also experienced on Shahrah-i-Faisal and other parts of the provincial capital whereas heavy showers were also reported from several localities in the city.

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