Pakistan: Several killed by electrocution in rain-hit Karachi
Pakistan: Several killed by electrocution in rain-hit Karachi
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Karachi: The havoc of nature in Pakistan's Karachi city has claimed 8 lives. In fact, the city of Karachi received its first rainfall on Monday with the arrival of monsoon. During the rain, 8 people have died due to lightning. According to the ARY News report, the victims of lightning are residents of Gulistan-e-Jahoul, Mahmudabad, Malir and Boat Basin areas. In view of the heavy rains, the Sindh government has instructed all educational institutions in Karachi to remain closed.

According to the report, the government has also postponed all examinations to be held on Tuesday at educational institutions in Karachi city. The academic institutions will announce new dates for the examination soon. After the first monsoon rain in Karachi on Monday, the entire city of Takriban has become watery. Due to flooding in Orangi drain, the water of the drain has flown into the nearby houses.

According to the Meteorological Department, Sadar has recorded the highest level of rainfall of 60 millimeters. Surjani Town has recorded 50 mm of rainfall, Faisal Base area 45 mm, Northern Karachi 42 mm and Nazimabad 39 mm. In Karachi, heavy rain has caused power outages in many areas for hours.

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