2017 Karachi floods

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]

For similar floods, see Karachi floods (disambiguation).
2017 Karachi floods
Date30 August 2017 (2017-08-30)
Deathsat least 23

See also

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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