SUKKUR: The recent torrential rains across Sindh have led to catastrophic consequences, with the death toll climbing to 11 and significant damage reported across the province.
The deluge has caused numerous roof collapses, affecting areas including Khairpur, Sukkur, Nara, and other surrounding cities. The rains have also severely impacted local agriculture, damaging crops such as cotton and date palms.
In Haji Shah Dost Banglani village near Baho Khoso, a roof collapse claimed the lives of 50-year-old Ayesha Banglani and her 4-year-old grandson Mahmood Banglani.
Meanwhile, Nehalan, a 25-year-old woman, sustained injuries from the incident. Thana Bola Khan witnessed another tragic event where 65-year-old Ali Muhammad Barfat and his 22-year-old daughter Shahzadi died due to a roof collapse, with over 60 homes destroyed in the area. In Darya Khan Mari, a roof collapse resulted in the death of 12-year-old Tufailan and injuries to three other family members.
In Mirpurkhas, continuous rainfall has led to severe flooding and power outage.
In Bhan Saeedabad, Kashif Mughal was electrocuted while climbing an electric pole during the rain. Further, a house collapse in Ali Murad Hesbani village caused injuries to Manthar Ali Hesbani and the death of his 10-year-old son Ranaq Ali Hesbani.
In Phal Khan Baghio village, 8-year-old Ayan Ali drowned in rainwater, and 26-year-old Shafi Muhammad Bugti died in an accident due to severe weather conditions. In Sanghar, Ghulam Abbas was electrocuted to death during rectifying an electric fault. Flooding has also wreaked havoc in Bhirya City, Kandyari, and Nawab Shah, with continuous rain causing widespread destruction and disrupting communication.
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