Downpours in Pakistan

Agencies Published February 6, 2013
Motorists ride on the road amidst the heavy rain. ?Photo by ONLINE
Motorists ride on the road amidst the heavy rain. ?Photo by ONLINE
A vendor selling umbrellas during the unpredictable weather. ?Photo by APP
A vendor selling umbrellas during the unpredictable weather. ?Photo by APP
A waiter passes through rain water accumulated in the city area while serving tea to his customers. ?Photo by APP
A waiter passes through rain water accumulated in the city area while serving tea to his customers. ?Photo by APP
A motorcyclist rides through rain water accumulated on the road. ?Photo by APP
A motorcyclist rides through rain water accumulated on the road. ?Photo by APP
Supporters of Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami shield themselves from the rain under a shawl during a rally to mark Kashmir Day. ?Photo by AP
Supporters of Pakistani religious party Jamaat-e-Islami shield themselves from the rain under a shawl during a rally to mark Kashmir Day. ?Photo by AP
Children stand on a muddy street after the pouring rain. ?Photo by Reuters
Children stand on a muddy street after the pouring rain. ?Photo by Reuters
An old man shelters himself as he sells warm caps during the downpour. ?Photo by PPI
An old man shelters himself as he sells warm caps during the downpour. ?Photo by PPI
Labourers pushing a handcart covered with plastic sheet to protect it from the rain. ?Photo by APP
Labourers pushing a handcart covered with plastic sheet to protect it from the rain. ?Photo by APP
Commuters wade through the rainwater accumulated on the road. ?Photo by ONLINE
Commuters wade through the rainwater accumulated on the road. ?Photo by ONLINE
Commuters face hardships due to rainwater accumulated at Khuni Burj Road. ?Photo by ONLINE
Commuters face hardships due to rainwater accumulated at Khuni Burj Road. ?Photo by ONLINE
A view of flood water at Charsadda road after rain. ?Photo by INP
A view of flood water at Charsadda road after rain. ?Photo by INP

The recent downpours have brought joy to some Pakistanis because of the infrequency of rainfall in the country. But it also caused some inconvenience to commuters and people who have to struggle with their daily activities in a rather ‘drenched’ way.

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