2017 Karachi floods
 | This article needs to be updated. (September 2017) |
| Date | 30 August 2017 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | at 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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "23 killed as monsoon rains lash Karachi". www.dawn.com.
- ^ "At least 23 killed as downpours wreak havoc in Karachi, army deployed for assistance (VIDEOS + PHOTOS)". en.dailypakistan.com.pk.
- ^ "Floods kill 13, swamp streets in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ^ "At least 17 dead; army called in as Karachi administration gives up". tribune.com.pk.
- ^ "Army, Rangers busy clearing rain affected areas in Karachi". www.thenews.com.pk.