Karachi: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail hit the Karachi city again on Thursday night, causing flooding and disruption in many areas. The latest spell came just a day after a deadly storm killed more than 20 people and injured dozens, raising concerns about ongoing severe weather in the city.
Heavy Rain Across the City
Heavy Rain affected several areas, including Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, North Karachi, SITE, Manghopir, and Nusrat Bhutto Colony.
Other areas such as Yousuf Goth, Surjani Town, Khawaja Ajmer Nagri, and FB Area also received heavy rainy storm.
Many roads and residential areas were flooded after the rain.
Water accumulated in Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Lyari, Kharadar, and the Old City area.
Rain also reached Clifton and Defence Housing Authority (DHA). Areas in District East, including Korangi, Landhi, Malir, the airport area, and Shahrah-e-Faisal, also recorded heavy rainfall.
A hailstorm was reported in parts of Keamari.
Deadly Storm a Day Before
A powerful storm struck the Karachi city late Wednesday night.
At least 21 people were killed and many peoples were injured in different incidents across Karachi.
Strong winds, reaching up to around 90 km/h, caused severe damage.
Trees were uprooted, power poles fell, and roofs and walls collapsed in several areas of the city.
Major Incidents and Casualties
The worst incident occurred in Baldia’s Mowach Goth area, where a wall collapse killed 13 peoples.
- In Quaidabad, a couple died after their roof collapsed.
- In Landhi, one person died after being struck by lightning.
- In Korangi, a man died when a tree fell near a ground.
- A woman also died in Korangi after a roof collapse. Several others were injured.
In Bhains Colony, a four-year-old girl lost her life when a roof fell. Similar incidents injured people in nearby areas.
Infrastructure Damage and Emergency Response
Falling trees injured people in Clifton.
In PECHS, a hospital wall collapsed onto parked vehicles. Damage was also reported in Machhar Colony.
Rescue teams responded quickly and shifted injured people to hospitals. Authorities also worked to clear roads and restore normal traffic.
Flight Operations Affected
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority suspended light aircraft operations, including small planes.
Flight operations at Karachi airport were also temporarily suspended due to severe weather conditions.
More Rain Expected
Weather officials have warned that more rain, thunderstorms, and possible hailstorms may occur in the coming days.
Residents are advised to stay indoors during severe weather and avoid unnecessary travel.
