INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The rain has lowered sweltering temperatures and brought some much-needed relief to the residents of the city, but has also left them at the
mercy of flooded roads and electric power cuts
File photoKARACHI: Three people died on Friday due to incidents caused by heavy rain and thunder in various parts of the city.Police said
that two people from Karachi's SITE area died due to rain-related incidents, while another death was from Orangi area
Heavy rains have disrupted daily life in the city and left many thoroughfares flooded
The supply of electricity to key localities has also been affected
The rain has lowered sweltering temperatures and brought some much-needed relief to the residents of the city, but has also left them at the
mercy of flooded roads and electric power cuts
More than 350 feeders of the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation have tripped, affecting electricity supply to Azizabad, New Karachi, North
Nazimabad, Gulistan-e-Johar, among other areas
Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz has said that the recent spell of monsoon rain in Karachi was extraordinary
He further added that around 130mm of rain has been recorded in Karachi during the past few weeks
Earlier this week, a false ceiling at a shopping mall located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal are partially collapsed following heavy rain, leading to
panic and frenzy amongst the customers at the venue.TheIndianSubcontinent has not verified the content of the source
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