US EditionOvernight storm in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, kills at least 15 people and injures several
At least 15 people died and over two dozen injured as winds up to 97 kph caused structural collapses and widespread damage, officials reported.
- On Wednesday night in Karachi, heavy rain and strong winds lashed Pakistan's largest city, collapsing walls and roofs while uprooting trees across multiple locations. Emergency services and hospital officials reported at least 15 deaths and more than two dozen injured.
- The Pakistan Meteorological Department said winds of up to 90 kph lasted for hours as a westerly weather system brought the storms. Rain began around 9pm, affecting nearly all seven districts of the city.
- Measurements up to 11pm showed Mauripur recorded 22mm and DHA Phase-II 15mm, while rainfall was reported across neighbourhoods including Gulshan-i-Iqbal and Clifton. Downed trees and flooded roads disrupted traffic on major thoroughfares.
- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah directed municipal bodies and district administrations to prioritise drainage and ensure pumping stations remain operational. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged residents to stay indoors as crews worked to clear roads.
- Bodies were shifted to Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi while rescue efforts continued to retrieve others from collapsed structures. Rain and storms also affected many other areas across Pakistan, emergency services reported.
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Storm aftermath keeps city on its toes
In the wake of a powerful storm that lashed Karachi on Wednesday night CM Murad Ali Shah reviewed the city's emergency response and ordered authorities to remain in the field until all relief and rehabilitation work is fully completed. During a high-level meeting at the CM House, Commissioner Hassan Naqvi and DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad briefed the Shah on rescue operations, road clearance, and the restoration of traffic flow. Officials reported th…
Storm batters Karachi, Pakistan, kills 19 as winds up to 90 kph lash city
A powerful overnight storm accompanied by heavy rain and gale-force winds killed at least 19 people in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, and injured several others, as walls and roofs collapsed across multiple areas, according to officials and local media. Heavy rains and strong winds lashed the port city late Wednesday and continued into Thursday, uprooting trees, damaging infrastructure and disrupting traffic, emergency services and hospital o…
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