10 dead as heavy rain piles misery on Karachi’s citizens

KARACHI: At least 10 people were killed in the two days of torrential rains that lashed several areas of the metropolis. Citizens suffered due to urban flooding, prolonged power outages, and traffic jams.

Authorities informed that 10 people died in different incidents during the rains in Karachi, with seven of them — including a child — killed by electrocution.

According to details, almost three to four feet of water accumulated in certain residential areas of the city. The areas include Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Ayesha Manzil, Baldia, Power House Chowrangi, Orangi Town, and Haideri.

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— Danyal Gilani (@DanyalGilani) July 27, 2020

Soon the rain started, many roads in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar were inundated. The accumulation of water has hampered the flow of traffic and leads to traffic jams. Despite an earlier prediction, the administration failed to solve the long-sought issue of urban flooding.

Dolmen Mall Hydri today #Karachi #karachirain pic.twitter.com/nt6DSpB5pR

— Halaat Updates (@halaatupdate) July 27, 2020

In this regard, the Central District Chairman Rehan Hashmi said that the city’s situation will continue to remain the same until the rain stops. However, he said that DMC central district is taking every possible step to prevent their respected from a flooding situation.

الخدمت کے رضاکار اورنگی ٹاؤن کراچی میں زیر آب آجانے والے علاقوں میں امدادی سرگرمیوں میں مصروف ہیں۔#Karachirain@alkhidmatKHI @AlkhidmatOrg pic.twitter.com/pylSXTXJz6

— Muhammad Haroon Rajput (@M_Haroonrajput) July 27, 2020

Since yesterday, at least eight people have died in rain-related accidents. Police have informed that most deaths occurred due to electrocution in separate incidents across Karachi. Separately, more than 550 K-Electric (KE) feeders had tripped as the third spell of rain lashed the city.