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Karachiites suffer as several areas become swimming pools after rain

Karachiites suffer as several areas become swimming pools after rain
August 21, 2020
KARACHI (92 News) – A new rain spell inundated several areas in the city on Friday, causing problems for the Karachiites. After the rain, all the roads became swimming pools in Landhi, Malir, Korangi, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulistan-e-Johar, Gulshan Iqbal, KDA Chowrangi, NEPA Chowrangi, Qayyumabad and Sohrab Goth. New rain spell, inundates, several areas, Karachi Citizens faced difficulties after several drains overflowed in the said areas. Motorists were seen stuck in the rainwater. During the rain, the power supply was suspended to Musa Colony, Ahsanabad, Nazimabad, Orangi Town, FB Area, Shah Faisal Colony and Malir and could not be restored till now. In several areas, the shutdown duration has reached 8-10 hours. New rain spell, inundates, several areas, Karachi Meanwhile, several cities including Mirpur Khas, Thatha, Badin, Jamshoro and Hyderabad. Rainwater accumulated in low-lying areas. Three people, including a woman and two children, were killed due to lightening in Thatha and Tharparkar. Several cattle were also killed in the mishap.