A powerful dust storm hit various parts of Karachi, leaving the city covered in dust and causing disruption across multiple areas. Along with the dust storm, heavy rain hit some neighborhoods too. The intense winds that swept across the city didn’t just blow dust everywhere but also damaged solar panels placed on rooftops in many areas.
Reports are coming in from places like Malir, Landhi, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulshan-e-Maymar, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed, where the weather turned extreme, with strong winds followed by heavy rain. In areas near Gulshan-e-Johar and the Super Highway, the winds were so strong that even large billboards were knocked down. The locals in these areas described the weather as shocking, with the sudden gusts of wind creating chaos.
People living in the affected areas shared how the strong winds caused serious trouble. Residents reported that solar panels installed on rooftops were either damaged or blown away. Everything, from furniture to everyday items, was covered in thick layers of dust, thanks to the harsh Karachi weather.
In Gulshan-e-Hadeed, it wasn’t just dust causing problems. The strong winds knocked down several trees, which ended up blocking roads and disrupting traffic, adding to the chaos.
Overall, the dusty weather in Karachi left residents in several areas struggling to cope. It was a tough day with people dealing with dust, fallen trees, and broken solar panels, showing how quickly the Karachi weather can turn from hot and dry to chaotic and stormy.
