Parts of Karachi inundate as heavy monsoon rains continue for the second consecutive day.A satellite image released by Pakistan Metrological Department shows rings of clouds merging on Southeast of Karachi.This could cause further heavy rains in the city, said Chief Metrologist SardarSarfaraz.By mid-day and evening, the intensity of the rains are likely to subdue, he said.City’s District South is one the worst hit areas as it received most rain in the last 24 hours.According to the statistics shared by Pakistan Metrological Department,Saddar area of South District received 217mm rainfall in the last 24 hours-highest in the city-followed by PAF Masroor Base (204mm) and Keamari 188mm.

The heavy monsoon rains have resulted in inundated roads, making it difficult if not impossible for people to commute.MA Jinnah Road-one of the main arteries of the port city-is knee deep in water near Light House market rendering it near impossible for shopkeepers to open their businesses while motorists were stuck.There’s stagnant water in the premises of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s head office.Despite the request by the Sindh Bar Association to close the Sindh High Court for the day due to heavy rains in the city, the court remained open.

The SHC Registrar said that the court is open for business as usual.There’s knee-deep water in the court’s premises, making it difficult for the people and lawyers coming to court for the hearing of their cases.Sindh chief secretary has said that the District South is the most affected.He said that water accumulated outside Jinnah Hospital has been cleared while the authorities are working to clear National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases.A man was killed after a boulder fell on his house in Orangi Town’s Qasba Colony.

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