At least six people died in rain-related accidents in the mega city on Sunday.
According to a report, three persons died of electrocution, two killed in walls collapses in Orangi and Civil Lines areas and one girl drowned in floodwater.
The K-electric has expressed condolence over the electrocution of citizens and asked the people to avoid touching power lines during rain.
Around 150 feeders tripped due to rain, depriving several parts of Karachi of electricity. Rain hit different areas of the city on Sunday morning. Malir, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, University Road, DHA, Clifton, airport and surrounding areas received rain.
Some 15 mm rain was recorded in the airport area since morning. Almost 15 mm rain was recorded at Shahre Faisal and 19 mm rain in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Chief Meteorologist Abdul Rasheed said. According to the Met department, more rain along with thunder and lightning is expected in Karachi during the next 24 hours.
Although the weather turned pleasant after the rains bit many roads inundated in the city. The commuters faced problems in reaching their offices and other destinations. However, citizens visited beaches and other recreation spots to enjoy pleasant climate.
Major roads of the city, including University Road and Shahrah-e-Faisal were inundated, causing trouble to citizens. The biggest cattle market of Asia was also turned into muddy sludge while power supply in many areas of Karachi also remains suspended. On Saturday, the city areas also received rain soon after the dust storm.
