April 2, 2026 8:30 PM

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12 people died after heavy rains, thunderstorms & floods in Pakistan

In Pakistan, 12 people have died over the past 24 hours after heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flash floods affected multiple provinces. Authorities declared an emergency in Karachi as heavy rains that started this morning triggered urban flooding. Rescue services, including Edhi Trust and Chhipa Welfare, confirmed five deaths due to electrocution and house walls collapsing in different areas. In Balochistan, the Pakistan Disaster Management Cell reported seven deaths in various parts of the province, including Turbat, Kohlo, Jaffarabad, Loralai, Harnai and Quetta, due to heavy rains since yesterday. Officials reported that a passenger bus carrying 15 people was swept away in the Killa Abdullah area, with rescue teams working to locate and save the passengers.