 | This article needs to be updated.(September 2017) |
| Date | 30 August 2017 |
|---|---|
| Deaths | at least 23 |
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]
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Events from the year 2020 in Pakistan.
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