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 hundreds over the past week.
KARACHI: Karachi’s monsoon woes continued as the death toll from rain-related incidents rose to 17 on Wednesday, following heavy downpours that began the previous day. The city experienced further rainfall overnight, exacerbating the already severe flooding and causing widespread disruption across Karachi.
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.
Pakistan has restored 70% of electricity and reopened damaged roads in the north and northwest after flash floods killed more than 300 people.
Karachi’s latest deluge is only the most recent chapter in a long history of urban flooding.Since 1990, Pakistan’s largest metropolis has repeatedly endured urban flooding during
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds resumed on the second consecutive day across various areas of Karachi on Wednesday.
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,
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