Torrential rains inundate low-lying areas, claim six lives in Karachi
Last updated on: 27 July,2020 11:57 pm
The third spell of heavy rains in Karachi has inundated low-lying areas.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – At least five people were electrocuted to death and one person fell into a drain as a new spell of torrential rain lashed Karachi, Dunya News reported on Monday.
The third spell of heavy rains in Karachi has inundated low-lying areas while Surjani Town, Clifton, Gadap Town, Garden Town, Federal B Area and Jamshed Road have also been flooded with rain water.
Rain affects sewerage system in Karachi
Over 300 feeders of K-electric were also tripped causing power outages in Gulshan Iqbal, Liaquatabad, North Karachi, Landhi and Buffer Zone.
Niro celebrating birthday as Karachi flooded in rain water: Shibli
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz had criticized the Pakistan Peoples’ Party-led (PPP) Sindh government after incessant rains wreaked havoc in metropolis.
The minister took to the social media website and said, "While Karachi is inundated with water of heavy rain, Niro is celebrating his birthday."
The PPP leaders said democracy was the best revenge and they were taking revenge from those who had voted them to power for third time, he stated.
PMD predicts more rains
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rain-wind-thunderstorm is expected in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, Lower Balochistan, lower Sindh, Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir and adjoining hilly areas.
Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country.