Pakistan, Flash flood and monsoon rain
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Noting that 235 millimetres of rain occurred in only Manghopir in 12 hours yesterday, Wahab stressed that Karachi’s nullahs had a capacity of 40mm so rainfall above that would result in a spillover effect. He asserted that a nullah situated in the Nursery area was fully functional and had no blockage.
At least 19 people lost their lives in different incidents in Karachi after heavy rains battered the port city
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The Manila Times on MSNMore than 20 dead in fresh Pakistan monsoon rains
More than 20 people died on Wednesday in a torrential spell of monsoon rain in Pakistan, where downpours have swept away entire villages over the last week, killing more than 400.
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
Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in the mountainous northwest have brought destruction since Friday in the worst spell of this year's monsoon.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds resumed on the second consecutive day across various areas of Karachi on Wednesday.
Citizens lashed out at authorities for blaming unprecedented weather while failing to take proper measures to tackle Karachi's monsoon rains.The downpour, described as unprecedented