The United Nations showed concern for the eviction of residents living along Gujjar and Orangi nullahs in Karachi. “These actions were undertaken by city authorities without adequate consultation with the affected residents, no relocation plan, and disparate and insufficient compensation for the displaced,” the United Nations experts said in a statement. The experts stated that … Read more
During the sixth spell of monsoon in different parts of Sindh including Karachi, flood conditions have been created due to record-breaking heavy rainfall and 7 more people including children have been killed. In Karachi, six people drowned and one died due to electrocution while several more people are feared to have drowned. According to the … Read more
The city of lights, Karachi that now looks not different than Venice; is struggling to stay afloat after two days of rain; however more is predicted till Thursday. Despite of declared rain emergency; people wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles. The Lath and Thaddo dams in Karachi have overflowed after a day of … Read more
Pakistan Army and Rangers helped the city administration in rescue operations as the heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) More than 70 Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh rescue and relief teams are assisting civil administration to provide relief to affected population. ISPR said in its … Read more
Karachi has seen an abundance of rain this monsoon after which the 36-year-old record for rainfall has been broken. According to the Meteorological Department, the highest rainfall of 298.4 mm was recorded in Faisal Base in 1984 while 345 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Faisal Base so far this month. The meteorological department report said … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has declared a rain emergency in the province. According to the details, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reviewed the situation after the rain on Faisal Main Street at the nursery and directed to call the Chief Secretary and issue a notification for implementation of Rain Emergency. … Read more
As another spell of heavy rain lashed the port city of Karachi, streets and homes were flooded with sewage water in Karachi, where the drainage and sewage systems are outdated. Wreaking more havoc on the metropolis, rain related incidents took lives of three children in the city. A 13-year-old boy drowned in a pond created … Read more
As heavy rains lashed Karachi city on Monday, resident suffered yet another day of prolonged power outages, flooded streets and traffic jams. Since 7 am Tuesday Morning, parts of Karachi started receiving heavy to light rain that lead to traffic jams and difficulties for motorcyclists. Malir, Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Saadi Town, Liaquatabad, Federal … Read more
