RAWALPINDI: Rain varying from light to moderate lashed the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad dropping temperatures but creating a slushy mess in low-lying areas.
The rain started on Sunday evening and continued intermittently, turning the weather pleasant. People woke up to a sunny morning, but by afternoon clouds gathered and showers began in the evening.
The Meteorological Department recorded 28 mm of rainfall at Saidpur, 3 mm at Zero Point, 2 mm at Bokra, and 1 mm at Golra in Islamabad, while Rawalpindi received 15 mm at Shamsabad, 7 mm at Gawalmandi and New Kattarian, 6 mm at Katcheri and 3 mm at Pirwadhai on Sunday.
Following the rain, temperatures in the twin cities dropped from 36°C to 24°C in Islamabad and 25°C in Rawalpindi. –Agencies
