Karachi, Pakistan and monsoon rain
Digest more
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
13h
Daily Times on MSNKarachi floods claim 12 lives as monsoon rains batter city
PM
Karachi is grappling with intense monsoon rains that have claimed at least 10 lives, with forecasts predicting more heavy downpours. The deluge has disrupted schools, businesses, and public offices, magnifying the strain on a city infrastructure ill-equipped for such extreme weather conditions.
The Sindh government announced that all public and private schools in Karachi will remain closed on Wednesday due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall.
The death toll from rain-related incidents in Karachi has climbed to 17 after continuous downpours lashed the city, triggering widespread urban flooding, and severe power outages, Geo News reported.
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