Pakistan, Karachi and Flash flood
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According to the statement, more than 50 to 100 millimetres of rain could fall in a short span of time. Owing to intense rainfall and inadequate drainage, the risk of urban flooding remains high in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Mirpurkhas.
KARACHI: The Sindh government has ordered a citywide shutdown for Wednesday, August 20, after fierce rains engulfed Karachi, causing urban flooding that poured into homes and killing at least
Mayor warns of more showers later today; KE says power restored in several areas, efforts underway in others; schools closed as city observes public holiday.
At least 19 people lost their lives in different incidents in Karachi after heavy rains battered the port city
Karachi is experiencing a fresh spell of rainfall, which further exacerbates the hardships of citizens already struggling with urban flooding, power outages, and waterlogging.Power supply
Missing man's body recovered from nullah near Gurumandir; another dies after reported electrocution in DHA Phase 5.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds resumed on the second consecutive day across various areas of Karachi on Wednesday.
Sindh Chief Minister @MuradAliShahPPP has declared a public holiday in Karachi on August 20 following record monsoon rains that battered the city. He urged citizens to stay indoors as more rainfall is expected. The decision came during an emergency meeting at the CM House,… pic.twitter.com/jrpQVZVYQG
At least eight people died in rain-related incidents, including four members of a family that were buried alive when the walls of their home collapsed in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to Rescue 1122 officials, residents had to be evacuated from a high-rise building in Soldier Bazaar after it had been inundated up to the first floor.
Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi as the financial capital braced for more rain on Wednesday, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least seven people dead and caused widespread flooding,
The government of Sindh on Wednesday announced the closure of all public and private educational institutions in Karachi for tomorrow (Thursday) in view of the city’s situation following heavy rains.