Unprecedented catastrophic downpours in Karachi
Sunday, July 19, 2009
The News International, Pakistan, Sunday, July 19, 2009
KARACHI: The clearance work for drainage of water accumulated on roads after the unprecedented catastrophic downpours in Karachi, is in progress on Sunday.
Owing to high tide, the nullah water backtracked, bringing drainage system to a virtual halt.
The city continued to witness power breakdowns, and death toll owing to different accidents and mishaps in the wake of heavy downpours reached 26.
The Meteorological Department said 207 mm of rain was recorded in 1977 while the city received 205 mm of rain at Masroor Base area.
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KARACHI: The clearance work for drainage of water accumulated on roads after the unprecedented catastrophic downpours in Karachi, is in progress on Sunday.
Owing to high tide, the nullah water backtracked, bringing drainage system to a virtual halt.
The city continued to witness power breakdowns, and death toll owing to different accidents and mishaps in the wake of heavy downpours reached 26.
The Meteorological Department said 207 mm of rain was recorded in 1977 while the city received 205 mm of rain at Masroor Base area.
More
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