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.
According to the Karachi Commissioner’s Office, the KPT Underpass and Khayabn-e-Iqbal Road Underpass in Clifton have been cleared and reopened for traffic. Major thoroughfares, including Shahrae Faisal, MA Jinnah Road, Sher Shah Suri Road, and Korangi’s Jam Sadiq Bridge are now functional.
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.
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.
Several Karachi schools announce closure after torrential rains; some shift to online classes to continue learning.
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,
Citizens lashed out at authorities for blaming unprecedented weather while failing to take proper measures to tackle Karachi's monsoon rains.The downpour, described as unprecedented