Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and hail pounded several parts of Karachi on Thursday night, plunging the city into another severe spell of bad weather. The storm system arrived just a day after a deadly storm swept through the region, causing widespread damage, flooding neighbourhoods, and disrupting daily life
The torrential rain was widespread, affecting numerous neighbourhoods across the city. Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, North Karachi, SITE, Manghopir, and Nusrat Bhutto Colony all reported heavy downpours. The showers also intensified in Yousuf Goth, Surjani Town, Khawaja Ajmer Nagri, and the FB Area.
Major thoroughfares and residential streets in Saddar, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Lyari, Kharadar, and the Old City area were submerged following the latest downpour. The rain extended its reach to the southern parts of the city, including Clifton and DHA. District East, covering Korangi, Landhi, Malir, the Airport area, and Shahrah-e-Faisal, was also significantly affected. In a separate development, parts of Keamari reported a hailstorm during the weather event.
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The severity of the weather was underscored by the deadly storm that struck a day earlier. At least 19 people were killed, and 27 others were injured in various rain-related incidents across Karachi.
International wire services, including the AP, report that the death toll has reached at least 15. The most tragic incident occurred in Mowach Goth, Baldia, where a wall collapsed on people taking shelter nearby and killed 13. Incidents in Quaidabad, Landhi, Korangi No. 5, Korangi, and Bhains Colony also claimed lives, as collapsing roofs, falling walls, and uprooted trees struck residents. Rescue teams treated the injured in Clifton, while authorities recorded structural damage in PECHS and Machhar Colony.
The storm unleashed ferocious winds that reached up to 97 kilometres per hour. These powerful gusts uprooted trees, knocked down electricity poles, and damaged homes across several areas, worsening the chaos caused by rainwater.
The severe weather significantly disrupted aviation operations. Authorities suspended light aircraft movement, including Cessna planes, and temporarily halted all flight operations at Jinnah International Airport.
