At least five people were killed in Karachi on Thursday as heavy rainfall battered the city, prompting the administration to declare a rain emergency.
According to rescue and police officials, four deaths occurred due to electrocution in separate incidents, while one person died after being trapped under debris when part of a building collapsed.
Police said the victims included residents from different areas of the city, with electrocution cases reported inside homes and near an electric pole during the downpour. In another incident, a passerby was killed when a portion of a three-storey structure in Pak Colony weakened due to rain and collapsed.
Heavy showers began earlier in the day and intensified after midday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and power interruptions across several localities.
A power utility spokesperson said supply was temporarily suspended in some areas as a safety measure during rainfall, adding that most feeders were restored as conditions improved.
Karachi Mayor said the situation had eased by evening, with traffic returning to normal on major roads and underpasses reopening. However, he warned of another possible rain spell later at night and urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.
The city administration confirmed that emergency measures had been activated, with staff deployed at key drainage points and helplines made available for public assistance.
Weather officials forecast partly cloudy conditions with a chance of light rain in the coming days, while authorities continue to remain on alert due to unstable weather conditions.
