Heavy Rains in Pakistan’s Karachi Result in 17 Deaths and 30 Injuries
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- Authorities have confirmed at least 17 deaths and 30 injuries due to heavy rainfall in Karachi, Pakistan.
- Rescue workers reported that 11 deaths occurred when a wall collapsed in Baldia Town.
- Mayor Murtaza Wahab has urged people to avoid non-essential travel, citing disruptions to transportation and daily life due to the rains.
Authorities have reported that at least 17 people have died and 30 others have been injured due to heavy rainfall in Karachi, the southern port city of Pakistan.
According to local authorities and rescue workers, the intense rainfall caused significant damage to the city’s infrastructure, resulting in numerous casualties across various areas.
In Karachi’s Baldia Town area, rescue teams reported that 11 people lost their lives after a wall collapsed during the active rains.
Additionally, a married couple died when the roof of their home collapsed in the Karachi neighborhood of Qaidabad, and six more deaths have been reported in other parts of the city.
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab informed residents of the strong winds and heavy rainfall affecting the city and urged them to avoid unnecessary travel.
The mayor also stated that many areas of the city have experienced water accumulation, causing disruptions to transport and daily activities, and that dedicated teams have been deployed to manage the situation.
Nasir Hussain Shah, a minister from Sindh province, announced that heightened precautions have been implemented across Karachi and the entire province following the storm.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy winds, hail, rain, and storms due to a western weather system, expected to continue affecting Karachi and other parts of Sindh until Thursday.