Hyderabad records 280mm rainfall in 24 hours; streets flooded

Latifabad witnessed the heaviest rainfall in the last 24 hours in Hyderabad, with 280 millimeters recorded, inundating the area.

According to the Meteorological Department, Hyderabad’s Latifabad received 280 millimeters of rainfall, City Taluka 268 millimeters, and Qasimabad 185 millimeters.

Rural Taluka also recorded 158 millimeters of rain.

In Karachi, heavy rains left several major roads and streets submerged. Water accumulated on M.A. Jinnah Road, Guru Mandir, and Golimar, while Rizvia, Board Office, KDA, Nagan Chowrangi, and Karelia Stop were also inundated, causing severe difficulties for residents.

Emergency conditions have been reported in Lassi Goth, Sukhia Goth, and surrounding localities, where rainwater entered homes, creating hardships for the people.

Police confirmed that the flow of rainwater caused the collapse of walls of two factories.