KARACHI: At least nine people, including several children, lost their lives due to electrocution as rain lashed Karachi on
Monday.
According to rescue officials, the latest deaths took place in Malir where two children were electrocuted, raising the number of fatalities from rain-related accidents in the metropolis to nine.
The downpour, which started with light drizzle early in the morning, continued intermittently till the evening, flooding roads and streets.
The highest level of rainfall, 60 millimetres, was recorded at Saddar, while Surjani Town received 50mm, Faisal Base area 45mm, North Karachi 42mm, and Nazimabad 39mm of rain, according to the Met Office.
The Met Office said widespread rains and wind-thunderstorms with isolated heavy falls were expected to continue in Karachi and other parts of Sindh province on Tuesday as well.
According to the Director Met, the monsoon system would likely end on Wednesday and there was not much chance of rain in the first week of August.
CDA Deputy Commissioner Sardar Asif led the operation
IPP leader asked, “Who are the people that want to see judiciary and institutions fighting each other?”
CJCSC highlighted the efforts of the Pakistan armed forces in amicably confronting multifaceted traditional and...
MQMP leader demanded implementation of dual citizenship law in all the institutions
Anti-Narcotics Campaign Consultant Syed Zulfiqar Hussain briefed the British high commissioner
“China is ready to work with Russia to... uphold fairness and justice in the world,” Xi said
