THATTA, Aug 30: Almost entire low-lying areas in and around Thatta town were submerged under knee-deep water as heavy rains with stormy wind lashed the district on Thursday evening.

The strong winds flew away huts and tin-covered roof tops.

Rains brought a sigh of relief after a prolong spell of hot weather which had made life of people miserable amid frequent failure of electricity for the last couple of days.

Three motorcyclists received injuries when their bikes slipped near the bypass roundabout.

Many other towns of the district, including a major part of Kohistan, received showers.

Our Mirpurkhas Correspondent adds: The city and its adjoining areas received rains here on Thursday with thunder storm and decreased the temperature.

Sanitary staff of the defunct TMA cleared the main roads of the city till evening with hectic efforts.

Shops in different markets were closed while traffic was remained off the road during the rainfall.

Rainwater again accumulated on the main roads and streets of the city and submerged the low-lying areas.

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