KARACHI: At least 29 people have died in Karachi as a result of the recent heavy monsoon rains, according to officials, as even the city starts to recover from the deadly first spell of rain’s paralysing effects.
47 individuals perished between July 4 and July 11, according to Sindh’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), including 29 deaths alone in the port city and 26 deaths from electrocution.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department head meteorologist Dr. Sardar Sarfaraz, rainfall of 60 to 70 mm is anticipated in the city over the next three to four days.The top meteorologist issued a warning that the port city may see urban flooding as a result of the second monsoon’s strong rainfall.
He forewarned of heavy rains beginning tomorrow in interior Sindh (Thursday).
From July 5 to July 11, according to Sarfaraz, Karachi received more than 342mm of rain. He insisted that since July 5 until now, the nation has had “above normal” rainfall.Meanwhile, according to India’s Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, 90% of the city’s rainwater has been drained away, and the roads have been cleansed.
The rainwater that has accumulated in the ancient city area will soon be drained, according to the information minister.
