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| ⚫ | The '''2009 Karachi floods''' ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|سيلاب کراچی }}}}) in [[Pakistan]]'s financial centre,<ref name="22 die as monsoon batters Karachi"/> [[Karachi]], have killed at least 26 people.<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods">{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0719/pakistan.html|title=26 killed in Karachi floods|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[RTÉ]]}}</ref><ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/><ref name="Pakistan rains kill at least 26"/> The death toll is expected to rise,<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods"/><ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> and more than 150 people have been injured in a series of related incidents.<ref name="22 die as monsoon batters Karachi">{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS-World-Pakistan-22-die-as-monsoon-batters-Karachi/articleshow/4795104.cms|title=22 die as monsoon batters Karachi|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="22 killed from 30-year record heavy rains in Pakistan's Karachi"/><ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)">{{cite web|url=http://www.sindhtoday.net/news/1/32193.htm|title=22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[Sindh Today]]}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The floods are the result of the heaviest rains in the region in thirty years.<ref name="22 killed from 30-year record heavy rains in Pakistan's Karachi">{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/19/content_11731950.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102123835/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/19/content_11731950.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 2, 2012|title=22 killed from 30-year record heavy rains in Pakistan's Karachi|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[Xinhua News Agency]]}}</ref> |
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Hundreds of homes were also damaged.<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods"/> Those killed either drowned, were electrocuted or died under collapsing roofs.<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods"/><ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> A bit of a building's sixth floor collapsed in Ramswami—debris dropping onto a nearby house, killing four members of a family and injuring 10.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Several others were injured as a result of a roof collapse in the Orangi area and two people died in a similar incident.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Eleven people were injured after a house wall fell through in Manghopir.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Seven people were electrocuted in separate sections of Karachi.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> One resident reported the death of his neighbor's son to [[Reuters]], saying he drowned in a drain and his body was pulled out.<ref name="Pakistan rains kill at least 26">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8158043.stm|title=Pakistan rains kill at least 26|date=2009-07-19| |
Hundreds of homes were also damaged.<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods"/> Those killed either drowned, were electrocuted or died under collapsing roofs.<ref name="26 killed in Karachi floods"/><ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> A bit of a building's sixth floor collapsed in Ramswami—debris dropping onto a nearby house, killing four members of a family and injuring 10.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Several others were injured as a result of a roof collapse in the Orangi area and two people died in a similar incident.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Eleven people were injured after a house wall fell through in Manghopir.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> Seven people were electrocuted in separate sections of Karachi.<ref name="22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)"/> One resident reported the death of his neighbor's son to [[Reuters]], saying he drowned in a drain and his body was pulled out.<ref name="Pakistan rains kill at least 26">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8158043.stm|title=Pakistan rains kill at least 26|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[BBC]]}}</ref> Knee-deep water stranded several thousand people in their homes for several hours.<ref name="22 die as monsoon batters Karachi"/> Commercial markets were waterlogged and several hundred vehicles were trapped on the city's roads.<ref name="Heavy rains cause chaos in Karachi, 15 killed">{{cite web|url=http://ptinews.com/news/182378_Heavy-rains-cause-chaos-in-Karachi--15-killed|title=Heavy rains cause chaos in Karachi, 15 killed|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[Press Trust of India]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090720133140/http://ptinews.com/news/182378_Heavy-rains-cause-chaos-in-Karachi--15-killed|archive-date=2009-07-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Most of Karachi had no electricity on the night of 18 July 2009.<ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power">{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSISL519634._CH_.2400|title=Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power|date=2009-07-19| |
Most of Karachi had no electricity on the night of 18 July 2009.<ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power">{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSISL519634._CH_.2400|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090721140054/http://www.reuters.com/article/homepageCrisis/idUSISL519634._CH_.2400|url-status=dead|archive-date=2009-07-21|title=Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power|date=2009-07-19|access-date=2009-07-19|publisher=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref name="Pakistan rains kill at least 26"/> Relief efforts are ongoing as water is removed from residential areas.<ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> |
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According to [[Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry]], the country's chief meteorologist, Pakistan's commercial hub received 14.7 cm (6 in) of rain between the evening of 17 July and the morning of 19 July.<ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> However, the rains began around two weeks later than usual and thus are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in rainfall for the 2009 season. |
According to [[Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry]], the country's chief meteorologist, Pakistan's commercial hub received 14.7 cm (6 in) of rain between the evening of 17 July and the morning of 19 July.<ref name="Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power"/> However, the rains began around two weeks later than usual and thus are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in rainfall for the 2009 season. |
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But then another monsoon system was expected to lash the city which was to generate very heavy rains and the citizens were still recovering from the last monsoon rains which broke the record of 1977 rain in Karachi, which was of {{convert|207|mm|in}}. However it only dumped {{convert|18|mm|in}} rain and the system dissipated quickly on 26 July. Then on August 30 and 31 sudden heavy rains started to lash the city which dumped {{convert|147.7|mm|in}} rain, Thus again Karachiites were forced to |
But then another monsoon system was expected to lash the city which was to generate very heavy rains and the citizens were still recovering from the last monsoon rains which broke the record of 1977 rain in Karachi, which was of {{convert|207|mm|in}}. However it only dumped {{convert|18|mm|in}} rain and the system dissipated quickly on 26 July. Then on August 30 and 31 sudden heavy rains started to lash the city which dumped {{convert|147.7|mm|in}} rain, Thus again Karachiites were forced to spend the night sleepless due to power breakdown and thousands were forced to end their fasting in traffic jams, as it was the holy month of [[Ramadan (calendar month)|Ramadan]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Climate of Pakistan]] |
* [[Climate of Pakistan]] |
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* [[2009 India floods]] |
* [[2009 India floods]] |
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* [[2017 Karachi floods]] |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=23355 35 more killed in Karachi rain-related incidents - The News] |
* [http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=23355 35 more killed in Karachi rain-related incidents - The News]{{dead link|date=September 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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* [http://artsyhands.com/2009/07/floods-in-karachi-the-city-sized-waterpark/ Floods in Karachi - The City-sized Waterpark - artsyHANDS] |
* [http://artsyhands.com/2009/07/floods-in-karachi-the-city-sized-waterpark/ Floods in Karachi - The City-sized Waterpark - artsyHANDS] |
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 1 November 2024
 Location of Karachi in Sindh, Pakistan | |
| Meteorological history | |
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| Duration | July – August 2009 |
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| Fatalities | At least 26 |
| Areas affected | Karachi |
The 2009 Karachi floods (Urdu: سيلاب کراچی ) in Pakistan's financial centre,[1] Karachi, have killed at least 26 people.[2][3][4] The death toll is expected to rise,[2][3] and more than 150 people have been injured in a series of related incidents.[1][5][6] The floods are the result of the heaviest rains in the region in thirty years.[5]
Hundreds of homes were also damaged.[2] Those killed either drowned, were electrocuted or died under collapsing roofs.[2][3] A bit of a building's sixth floor collapsed in Ramswami—debris dropping onto a nearby house, killing four members of a family and injuring 10.[6] Several others were injured as a result of a roof collapse in the Orangi area and two people died in a similar incident.[6] Eleven people were injured after a house wall fell through in Manghopir.[6] Seven people were electrocuted in separate sections of Karachi.[6] One resident reported the death of his neighbor's son to Reuters, saying he drowned in a drain and his body was pulled out.[4] Knee-deep water stranded several thousand people in their homes for several hours.[1] Commercial markets were waterlogged and several hundred vehicles were trapped on the city's roads.[7]
Most of Karachi had no electricity on the night of 18 July 2009.[3][4] Relief efforts are ongoing as water is removed from residential areas.[3]
According to Qamar-uz-Zaman Chaudhry, the country's chief meteorologist, Pakistan's commercial hub received 14.7 cm (6 in) of rain between the evening of 17 July and the morning of 19 July.[3] However, the rains began around two weeks later than usual and thus are expected to lead to a 30% reduction in rainfall for the 2009 season.
But then another monsoon system was expected to lash the city which was to generate very heavy rains and the citizens were still recovering from the last monsoon rains which broke the record of 1977 rain in Karachi, which was of 207 millimetres (8.1 in). However it only dumped 18 millimetres (0.71 in) rain and the system dissipated quickly on 26 July. Then on August 30 and 31 sudden heavy rains started to lash the city which dumped 147.7 millimetres (5.81 in) rain, Thus again Karachiites were forced to spend the night sleepless due to power breakdown and thousands were forced to end their fasting in traffic jams, as it was the holy month of Ramadan.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "22 die as monsoon batters Karachi". The Times of India. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ^ a b c d "26 killed in Karachi floods". RTÉ. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e f "Monsoon kills 26 in Pakistan's Karachi, cuts power". Reuters. 2009-07-19. Archived from the original on 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ^ a b c "Pakistan rains kill at least 26". BBC. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ^ a b "22 killed from 30-year record heavy rains in Pakistan's Karachi". Xinhua News Agency. 2009-07-19. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
- ^ a b c d e "22 killed as monsoon rains create havoc in Karachi (Lead)". Sindh Today. 2009-07-19. Retrieved 2009-07-19. [dead link]
- ^ "Heavy rains cause chaos in Karachi, 15 killed". Press Trust of India. 2009-07-19. Archived from the original on 2009-07-20. Retrieved 2009-07-19.