Karachi, Sindh – A devastating storm that lashed through Karachi on Monday has claimed 19 lives and injured 60 people, with several still trapped under debris. According to rescue officials, 11 people lost their lives when a wall collapsed in the Mochko Goth area, while search and rescue operations were underway to locate more victims.
The Sindh government has issued a high alert and directed all departments to remain on standby. Minister for Local Government, Nisar Hussain Shah, has suspended Eid holidays for all government employees and asked the population to stay indoors, while taking precautions to avoid accidents.
The heavy rainfall caused over 200 power poles to crash, plunging many areas of the city into darkness. Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, visited the affected areas and expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted no further rain for the night, but warned of possible showers in the afternoon. The storm has also disrupted traffic and caused widespread power outages, affecting various parts of the city.
In other areas of the city, a wall collapse in Landhi and a power line falling in Majeed Colony have claimed two lives each, while a man died in Malir when a power line fell on him. The rescue teams have rushed to the scene and are working to rescue those trapped.
The Sindh government has announced a 90-day pardon for prisoners ahead of Eid, while the Chief Minister has appealed to the people to stay indoors and avoid going out in the rain.
The Pakistan government has also denied any allegations of violating the ceasefire agreement with India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement, saying that Pakistan is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, has expressed hope that the two countries can resolve their differences through dialogue and work towards peace and stability in the region.
The storm has also caused damage to several buildings and homes, with many residents left stranded without power or water. The government has promised to provide assistance to those affected and has set up relief camps to help those in need.
As the city struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of the storm, the people of Karachi are facing a challenging time. The government has promised to do everything in its power to help those affected and has appealed to the public to remain calm and stay indoors.
The storm has also had a devastating impact on the city’s economy, with many businesses and industries affected by the power outages and damage caused by the storm.
As the city begins to rebuild and recover, the people of Karachi are left to wonder how they can prevent such disasters from happening in the future. The government has promised to take steps to improve the city’s infrastructure and prepare for future natural disasters.
In a related development, the Pakistan government has denied any allegations of violating the ceasefire agreement with India. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement, saying that Pakistan is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The storm has also caused widespread damage to the city’s transportation system, with many roads and highways affected by the heavy rainfall. The government has promised to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore normalcy to the city’s transportation system.
As the city struggles to come to terms with the aftermath of the storm, the people of Karachi are facing a challenging time. The government has promised to do everything in its power to help those affected and has appealed to the public to remain calm and stay indoors.
The storm has also had a devastating impact on the city’s environment, with many trees and plants destroyed by the heavy rainfall. The government has promised to take steps to restore the city’s environment and prevent such disasters from happening in the future.
In a related development, the Sindh government has announced a 90-day pardon for prisoners ahead of Eid. The decision has been welcomed by many, who see it as a gesture of goodwill by the government towards the prisoners and their families.
The storm has also caused widespread damage to the city’s infrastructure, with many buildings and homes affected by the heavy rainfall. The government has promised to repair the damaged infrastructure and restore normalcy to the city’s services.
As the city begins to rebuild and recover, the people of Karachi are left to wonder how they can prevent such disasters from happening in the future. The government has promised to take steps to improve
