KARACHI: Rainfall that started yesterday has claimed 8 lives and at least 80 others were injured in different rain-related incidents, on Sunday.
According to the details, Residents of Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Korangi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Saddar, PECHS, Clifton, DHA and Cantt Station reported power breakdowns in their areas as soon as the downpour began.
In Karachi, the rain caused traffic snarl-ups and power breakdowns in many neighbourhoods of the city. Five domestic flights were also delayed in the city, where 54mm rain was recorded.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more rain in parts of the country over the next two to three days.
