Hyderabad/Karachi – Torrential rains continued to wreak havoc in Sindh, submerging large parts of Hyderabad and Karachi and leaving residents in severe distress.
According to the Meteorological Department, Hyderabad’s Latifabad was the worst hit, recording 280 millimeters of rainfall in the last 24 hours. City Taluka received 268 mm, Qasimabad 185 mm, while Rural Taluka recorded 158 mm. Latifabad bore the brunt of the downpour, with many low-lying areas inundated.
In Karachi, heavy showers flooded several major roads and intersections. Water accumulated on M.A. Jinnah Road, Guru Mandir, and Golimar, while areas including Rizvia, Board Office, KDA, Nagan Chowrangi, and Karelia Stop were submerged, severely disrupting traffic and daily life.
Heavy Rains Batter Hyderabad and Karachi, Roads Submerged, Rescue Operations Underway
Emergencies were reported in Lassi Goth, Sukhia Goth, and nearby localities, where rainwater entered homes, leaving residents struggling. Police also confirmed that two factory walls collapsed under the pressure of floodwater.
A tragic incident was reported when a rickshaw and a car were swept into the Thado stream. Locals said a woman was washed away in the floodwaters, while another woman and the driver remain trapped inside a submerged vehicle.
Police officials noted that water levels in the Konkar stream have risen dangerously, complicating rescue operations. Rescue teams, along with police personnel, are working under challenging conditions to recover the trapped vehicles and assist residents in flood-hit areas.
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