BADIN: A brief but heavy spell of rain lashed Badin city, several other towns of the district and its coastal belt on Sunday evening, bringing a sudden pleasant change in the otherwise very hot weather conditions.
The downpour, coupled with strong winds, hit Nindo City, Khoski, Kadhan, Peeru Lashari and the coastal belt of the district, besides Badin city.
The 15-minute rainfall, which started at around 5pm caused a sudden collapse of the electricity, drainage and road communication systems.
Rainwater accumulated on all roads and in streets of Badin city and choked drains also started overflowing. Public and private vehicles went off the road due to flooding of roads and people rushed back to their homes. All business, trade and commercial activities were also suspended.
The rain started falling at around 5pm with strong winds sweeping through the entire region. The routine life did not return to normal till late in the evening owing to the flooding and breakdown of electricity.
Vast areas of Badin city and other towns remained without power, till the last reports came in, adding to the miseries of people.
Many of them, however, enjoyed the relief from hot weather conditions by coming out of their homes along with their children and stayed outside until the rain stopped.
The farming community also expressed its happiness over the unexpected spell of rain.
They believed the downpour would be beneficial to their crop, particularly paddy, and improve land fertility.