KARACHI: At least 21 people were killed in Karachi on Wednesday after strong winds and rain caused a wall, multiple roofs and a tree to collapse in different parts of the city, police and rescue services said.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department said strong winds accompanied the rainfall, with speeds reaching up to 97 kilometers per hour in some areas.
Authorities have warned of unstable weather conditions, while rescue teams remain engaged in clearing debris and searching for any additional victims.
“The total number of people killed in accidents across the city has reached 21,” Rescue 1122 emergency service said in a statement released to the media.
The deadliest incident occurred when 13 people were killed after a wall collapsed in Moach Goth, a low-income neighborhood in Baldia Town.
