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7th June 2010, 08:21 AM
9 killed as 'Phet' strikes Karachi
Nine people are killed as tropical storm Phet strikes Pakistan's largest city Karachi, as the toll from the storm in Oman climbs to 24.
The heavy rainfall late Sunday caused flooding in and around the provincial capital of Karachi, although it weakened after hitting Sindh's Thatta and Badin coastal districts in south of the country.
Officials say the storm claimed at least seven lives from electrocution.
The officials said tens of thousands of Pakistanis were evacuated to safer locations although some refused to leave their homes, AFP reported.
Hundreds of relief camps have been established in the affected areas. However, many people who reported to the camps decided to return home, complaining of inadequate food and medical supplies.
Nadeem Ahmed, the head of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), said all relevant agencies and the armed forces were on alert to respond to the emergency
Nine people are killed as tropical storm Phet strikes Pakistan's largest city Karachi, as the toll from the storm in Oman climbs to 24.
The heavy rainfall late Sunday caused flooding in and around the provincial capital of Karachi, although it weakened after hitting Sindh's Thatta and Badin coastal districts in south of the country.
Officials say the storm claimed at least seven lives from electrocution.
The officials said tens of thousands of Pakistanis were evacuated to safer locations although some refused to leave their homes, AFP reported.
Hundreds of relief camps have been established in the affected areas. However, many people who reported to the camps decided to return home, complaining of inadequate food and medical supplies.
Nadeem Ahmed, the head of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), said all relevant agencies and the armed forces were on alert to respond to the emergency