Two killed as intermittent rains with strong winds continue in Karachi

KARACHI: Two people including a woman were killed as intermittent rains with strong winds continued in the metropolis on Friday, Rescue officials said.

They said that a tree fell near Stadium Road in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, fatally injuring a woman whose identity remains unknown. A 25-year-old man was electrocuted in Korangi Sector 51. The victim was identified as Sameer.

A number of trees in different areas of the city including Clifton, Defence and Azizabad have fallen due to strong gale. Resultantly, two vehicles and one motorcycle were damaged.

Moreover, strong winds caused a tree to topple in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 10, while another tree in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 17 fell onto electric wires, disrupting the area’s power supply and affecting traffic flow.

The wind is blowing in the city at a speed of 50 to 55 kilometer per hour.

The sky has been covered black clouds since morning and the rain could further intensify by late night.

The meteorological department has predicted that climate further intensify with the passage of time.

Sarjani Town recorded the highest rainfall at 127.6 millimeters, while DHA Phase II recorded the lowest at 10.7 millimeters. Other recorded rainfalls include:

• Sarjani Town: 127.6mm (highest)
• Gulshan-e-Hadid: 46mm
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• Nazimabad: 45.2mm
• Kemari: 42mm
• PAF Faisal Base: 38mm
• Korangi: 36.3mm
• North Karachi: 32.9mm
• University Road: 32.8mm
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• Quaidabad: 29.5mm
• Old Airport: 29.4mm
• Gulshan-e-Maymar: 26mm
• PAF Masroor Base: 25.5mm
• Jinnah Terminal: 25.4mm
• Orangi: 18.8mm
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• Gadap: 12.1mm
• DHA Phase II: 10.7mm (lowest)