Pakistan, Flash flood and monsoon rain
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Pakistan has issued a flood alert for some southern districts, warning of torrential rains, as rescue teams continued searching for missing people in the northwest, where severe floods have killed hun
Pakistan has restored 70% of electricity and reopened damaged roads in the north and northwest after flash floods killed more than 300 people.
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has climbed to 17 after continuous downpours lashed the city, triggering widespread urban flooding, and severe power outages, Geo News reported.
Noting that 235 millimetres of rain occurred in only Manghopir in 12 hours yesterday, Wahab stressed that Karachi’s nullahs had a capacity of 40mm so rainfall above that would result in a spillover effect. He asserted that a nullah situated in the Nursery area was fully functional and had no blockage.
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.
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
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan senior leader Dr. Farooq Sattar has demanded that Karachi be declared a disaster-hit city and all federal and provincial taxes waived in light of the massive destruction caused by recent rains.
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
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,