Karachi, Pakistan – In a dramatic turn of events, a motorcyclist was rescued from a flooded drain on Faisal Street after torrential rains pounded the city, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
According to eyewitnesses, the motorcyclist was swept away by the raging waters in the drain near Nursery Furniture Market on Faisal Street. A passerby, who witnessed the incident, quickly sprang into action and helped pull the motorcyclist to safety.
The downpour, which started late last night, caused widespread flooding in various parts of the city, including Tipu Sultan Road. The traffic police have opened up the Small Traffic Lane near Punjab Colony for commuters to ease congestion.
In a series of unfortunate incidents, six people have lost their lives, while three others were injured in accidents related to the heavy rain and strong winds. A man died after being electrocuted in a house in New Karachi’s Hassan Brohi Goth, while another person was injured in a similar incident in the same area. In a separate incident, a rickshaw driver died after the roof of a building collapsed on him in Old Golimar.
In New Karachi’s Hassan Brohi Goth, a man died after being electrocuted in his house. In the same area, a person was injured after being electrocuted in a house in the PIB Colony near Quetta Hotel.
Rescue officials said that a girl died after being electrocuted in her home in Sector 7-A Karachi. In another incident, a man died after being electrocuted in a house near the 7-Day Hospital in MA Jinnah Road.
In Hussainabad, a car fell into a drain near the Karamabad Underpass, but fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. A tree fell on two cars on Amirkhan Road due to strong winds and heavy rain.
Two teams from Lahore, who had chartered a flight to Karachi, landed safely at the Jinnah International Airport. The western winds are expected to enter Balochistan’s western regions by 5 pm on April 4 and are likely to remain in the upper regions until April 9.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Investigation South said that the vehicle of the arrested accused has been taken into police custody. The government has started providing digital wallets to public transport and cargo vehicle owners for relief.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the PM had taken notice of the situation and ensured that there would be no shortage of petrol. Federal Minister Senator Mohsin Khan said that the US’ recent remarks on Pakistan’s financial reserves were baseless and contrary to reality.
The Pakistan Navy is being equipped with modern platforms and special technologies. Advisor to the PM on Information and Broadcasting Admiral Naveed Ashraf said that the PM had taken note of the situation, and therefore, there was no shortage of petrol.
Senator Musadik Malik said that the region has been in the grip of war for four weeks, and if they continue to buy expensive goods and sell them cheaply, it will not last long. Iran has been subjected to an undeclared war.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, a PTI member of the National Assembly, said that he would expose the party’s internal issues if tickets were distributed unfairly, as was done in the case of Arfan Suleman.
Senator Rana Sanaullah, the PM’s advisor on political affairs, said that the government’s protests would not succeed, and if they wanted to protest, they should do so against India and Israel.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Senator Ahsan Iqbal welcomed the statement made by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Gorra Omrani, a notorious dacoit, surrendered along with his accomplices in Rahim Yar Khan.
The US President has given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to either make a deal or open the Hormuz Strait. French General advised American generals to avoid using cocaine during meetings.
Russia’s state-owned nuclear company has withdrawn 198 staff members from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran after a US-Israeli attack. A writer noted that Pakistan has maintained relations with China, and US President Trump prefers Pakistan’s Field Marshal as a mediator. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has faced a diplomatic defeat.
