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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
ISLAMABAD, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and 10 others injured in rain-related incidents in the port city of Karachi in Pakistan's southern Sindh province.
Record rainfall that has hit the city since Tuesday morning has turned parts of the city into lakes, disrupted air travel and caused power outages, local authorities said Wednesday.
Among the victims, four members of a family died when a wall of their house collapsed, while others died from electrocution or drowning in low-lying areas, according to the state-run 1122 Rescue Service.
The Sindh provincial government declared Wednesday a non-working day, closing schools and offices.
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab declared a state of emergency over the rain, sending rescue and ambulance teams to the affected region, while Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori opened the Governor's House to shelter stranded citizens.
The storm severely affected operations at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. At least eight flights were cancelled and 20 were delayed as power outages and internet disruptions crippled communications.
The provincial government announced that all relevant departments are engaged in rescue operations and warned residents to stay home, avoid unnecessary travel and stay away from power poles.
Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts further heavy rains in Karachi till August 23. –0–
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