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Karachi Braces for Heavy Rainfall, 7 Lives Lost in City-Wide Floods

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Heavy rains lashed Karachi on Monday, causing widespread flooding, electrocution incidents, and house collapses. The city's emergency services were stretched to the limit as residents struggled to navigate the submerged streets. With 800 feeders tripped, 40% of Karachi remained without power, forcing the cancellation of private and official events. Residents expressed frustration as the situation worsened, with traffic chaos and long queues of vehicles seen on major arteries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Heavy rainfall caused 7 deaths in Karachi, including a woman and her two children who were killed when a house wall collapsed in Gulistan-e-Jauhar.
  • A total of 800 feeders tripped, leaving 40% of Karachi without power.
  • Several areas plunged into darkness as power supply was suspended during the heavy showers, affecting Lyari, Kharadar, Saddar, Old City Area, Garden, Korangi, Landhi, Surjani Town, and other localities.
  • The heavy rain forced cancellation of several private and official events, while in Qaidabad and Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase I, rainwater entered houses.
  • Residents faced major difficulties as vehicles stalled amid rising water levels, with traffic police nowhere to be found in many areas.
  • A rain emergency cell was established at the Governor House to assist citizens affected by heavy rains and traffic disruptions.
  • Citizens can contact helpline 1366 for assistance, which will remain operational round the clock.

Statistics:

  • 7 lives lost in Karachi due to electrocution incidents and house collapses.
  • 800 feeders tripped, leaving 40% of Karachi without power.
  • Clifton received 70 millimeters of rain since morning, with rainfall intensity reaching 60 millimeters per hour.
  • Several areas reported rainwater accumulation, including Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, Saddar, Federal B Area, and North Karachi.

Sources:

  • "Heavy Rainfall Continues in Karachi, Claims 7 Lives" (Source: Dawn newspaper, no date provided)
  • Statement from Governor Sindh, urging citizens to contact helpline 1366 for assistance (Source: Governor House spokesperson)
  • Meteorological analyst Jawad Memon's comment on heavy rainfall in Karachi (Source: Geo News, no date provided)
  • Report on rainwater entering houses in Qaidabad and Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase I (Source: Dunya News, no date provided)

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