Karachi rain tragedy claims 19 lives, many injured

Storms battered Karachi with fierce rains, winds, and thunder late Wednesday night, claiming at least 19 lives and injuring 27 others.

Rescue teams rushed to scenes across the city as gales hit 97 km per hour, toppling trees, power poles, and weak structures. The worst tragedy struck Mowach Goth in Baldia town. A wall crashed down from brutal gusts, killing 13 people who huddled nearby for shelter from the downpour. Rescuers pulled bodies from rubble amid ongoing chaos.

In Quaidabad, a couple perished when their roof caved in under heavy rain weight. Lightning zapped one person dead near Yar Muhammad Goth in Landhi. A tree smashed down in Korangi No. 5 by Tasleem Ground, crushing another life. More heartbreak followed.

A woman died from a roof collapse in Korangi, hurting four others. In Bhains Colony’s Pirano Goth, a four-year-old girl lost her life to falling debris; three more got injured nearby in Malir. Trees crushed cars in Clifton, wounding locals. A hospital wall in PECHS tumbled onto parked vehicles, while Machhar Colony saw extra building damage.

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority halted light planes like Cessnas and paused all flights at Karachi airport. Winds wrecked power lines, leaving dark patches and flooded streets. Rescue sources tallied the grim toll via ARY News. Teams worked nonstop to clear debris and aid trapped folks. Storms hit hard right before Eid, disrupting plans and testing city defenses.

Karachi residents brace for more wet days. Officials urge caution near old walls, weak roofs, and low wires. Stay indoors during gusts, avoid flood paths, and check homes fast. This freak weather reminds everyone to prep for nature’s fury amid Ramadan close.