Eight people died as a result of heavy rains in Karachi, Pakistan.

Eight people have died as a result of heavy rains in the Pakistani city of Karachi. This was reported by the Dawn newspaper on August 20.

"Six people died on Tuesday as a result of rain-related incidents..> On Wednesday, the number increased to eight," the article says.

It is noted that as a result of heavy rains, electricity and Internet were cut off for several hours in several areas, and many houses were flooded. It is specified that one man was missing, among the dead were a boy aged from two to four years and a girl from six to seven years.

On August 16, it was reported that the death toll from heavy rains and floods in Pakistan exceeded 300 people. It is known that more precipitation than usual fell during the current monsoon season, resulting in the washing away of roads and buildings. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent condolences to the Pakistani leadership in connection with the tragic consequences of the floods.

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