Rain lashes Capital, provides much needed respite

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Rain of moderate to high intensity lashing different parts of the federal capital, like other cities, on Friday’s evening turned the weather pleasant and provided the much needed respite to the heat-stricken people.
The rain-wind/thundershower started in the capital around 5:00 pm after the day long intense hot and humid weather and broke the intensity of hot weather conditions.
The residents of capital city especially youngsters were seen out of their houses and balconies enjoying the rainy evening. The rain occured due to the continuous penetration of monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea in upper and central parts of the country which is likely to continue in coming days.
While a westerly wave also entered the upper parts of the country on Friday night.