2017 Karachi floods
Date30 August 2017 (2017-08-30)
Deathsat least 23

The 2017 Karachi floods in Karachi have killed at least 23 people, mostly from electrocution.[1] According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the flood is caused by the monsoon rain which began on 28-08-2017 Wednesday evening.[2][3] As the incident took place, the Army and Navy, along with other welfare organizations, started rescuing people.[4][5]

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References

  1. ↑ "23 killed as monsoon rains lash Karachi". www.dawn.com.
  2. ↑ "At least 23 killed as downpours wreak havoc in Karachi, army deployed for assistance (VIDEOS + PHOTOS)". en.dailypakistan.com.pk.
  3. ↑ "Floods kill 13, swamp streets in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk.
  4. ↑ "At least 17 dead; army called in as Karachi administration gives up". tribune.com.pk.
  5. ↑ "Army, Rangers busy clearing rain affected areas in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk.
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