KARACHI: Surjani’s Yusuf Goth has been completely submerged after a heavy downpour in Karachi and around 300 families are trapped, ARY News reported on Monday.
According to details, Sirjani Town Yusuf Goth area of Karachi was submerged in rainwater, after which special teams of Edhi reached to help the citizens.
Rescue officials say that 250 to 300 families are trapped in the water. 4 to 5 feet of water has accumulated in the area, rainwater has entered hundreds of houses.
According to rescue officials, the area has been completely submerged due to continuous rains.
It should be noted that more than 200 mm of rain has been recorded in Karachi since yesterday, due to which there is a situation of urban flooding in the entire city.
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Several feet of water is standing on several roads, while water has also entered houses in many areas.
Meanwhile, a public holiday has been announced in Karachi and Hyderabad today for the public and private sectors due to heavy rainfall.
The Sindh government announced to observe a public holiday for the public and private sectors in Karachi and Hyderabad divisions following the heavy downpours that were continued since Sunday early morning.
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