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7 killed in season's first monsoon rain in Karachi

The rainfall wreaked havoc in the areas where it was coupled with heavy winds

Published: July 07, 2020 17:17 IANS and compiled by Balaram Menon, Digital Content Editor

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Karachi — Motorists facing troubles due to rainy water accumulated at Nazim Abad area after the heavy rain spell in Karachi. Image Credit: Online Photo

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Karachi — At least seven people were killed and several others injured in Pakistan's Karachi city in separate rain-related incidents. Image Credit: Online Photo

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN633-1594124076890 — After weeks of extremely hot weather, the residents of Karachi on Monday found solace when the first monsoon rain in the ongoing summer season hit the port city of over 20 million people, but at the same time the unfortunate incidents of electrocution, roof collapse and uprooting of trees and billboards claimed seven lives, reports Xinhua news agency. Image Credit: AP

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Karachi — According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rainfall up to 43 mm was recorded in the city, and it wreaked havoc in the areas where it was coupled with heavy winds. Image Credit: Online Photo

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Copy of 2020-07-06T143039Z_32076083_RC2QNH9PDAU4_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-PAKISTAN-1594124098984 — Rescue teams said that the rainwater inundated several low-lying areas of the city, creating trouble for the residents. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN55-1594124073235 — Road traffic was also disrupted in several areas after rainwater submerged highways and other roads. Image Credit: AFP

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Karachi — Electric poles also uprooted in several areas of the city, resulting in hours-long suspension of electricity supply. Image Credit: Online Photo

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Karachi — The provincial disaster management authority of Sindh province, where Karachi is located, issued a warning of urban flooding in parts of the city and other areas. Image Credit: Online Photo

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Copy of 2020-07-06T143207Z_1621475078_RC2QNH9S7AAI_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-PAKISTAN-1594124110743 — The authority said heavy rainfall is expected in the province due to the monsoon and the residents and concerned departments of the urban areas should remain alert and take necessary precautionary measures during the forecast periods to avert any unfortunate incident. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 254446-01-02-1594124105604 — The PMD forecast more rains on the same pattern in the city for the next two days. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 255043-01-02-1594124101516 — Men ride on a donkey cart on a street during monsoon rains in Karachi. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2020-07-06T144252Z_212580467_RC2QNH995AH7_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-PAKISTAN-1594124090485 — Monsoon clouds are seen in the background of a building surrounded by flying birds, in Karachi. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN5-1594124064721 — Commuters are seen on a busy road during monsoon rains in Karachi. Image Credit: AFP

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN74-1594124080341 — A man enjoying during heavy monsoon rains. Image Credit: Online Photo

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Copy of 255045-01-02-1594124113259 — Commuters are seen on a busy road during monsoon rains in Karachi. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2020-07-06T144240Z_2107842006_RC2QNH9LT18I_RTRMADP_3_HEALTH-CORONAVIRUS-PAKISTAN-1594124094606 — Men avoid a puddle of water as they head to a nearby mosque, after the season's first monsoon rain, in Karachi. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 254439-01-02-1594124107978 — A man rides on his donkey cart loaded with tyres during rain showers in Karachi. Image Credit: AFP

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN42-1594124070564 — A girl looks out of a car window with rain drops during the season's first monsoon rain, in Karachi. Image Credit: REUTERS

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WEB WPK 200707 PAK KARACHI RAIN432-1594124067044 — A family on a motorcycle waits for monsoon rains to stop, along a street in Karachi. Image Credit: AFP

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