A fresh spell of torrential rainfall started since Monday in Karachi, killed at least four people on Tuesday night and the total death toll in rain-related incidents has reached to 12.
According to rescue officials, two people were electrocuted to death late night here in Zaman Town, Korangi, while two others – one each in Block L of Orangi Town and Sector 5D of New Karachi.
Rescue sources added that factoring in the latest death, the total number of lives lost due to electrocution amid heavy rain is now 12.
Large parts of the city were left without electricity after the rain started. Various social media users reported that areas – including Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Malir, Super Highway, and the University Road areas – plunged into darkness soon afterwards.
One of K-Electric’s high-tension lines tripped during the downpour, while eight of its grid stations experienced a major fault. Around 250 feeders also tripped, whereas rain and high winds damaged electric wires in numerous areas.
Major thoroughfares of the metropolis were also inundated with rainwater.
Intermittent rainfall is expected to continue through Wednesday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said early Tuesday morning.
Tuesday morning brought with it heavy rainfall some parts of Karachi, including F.B. Area, North Karachi, North Nazimabad, PECHS, Super Highway, I.I. Chundrigar Road, S.I.T.E, and surrounding areas.
