"Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, was particularly badly affected, locally recording more than 50mm of rain with winds gusting up to 60mph. Walls, buildings, and a pedestrian bridge collapsed, with flooding and power outages across the city."
"At least 18 people were killed and several more injured, many by structural collapses, with other deaths attributed to a fallen tree and a lightning strike."
"Heavy rain is rare in the region at this time of year; the majority of annual rainfall occurs during the monsoon between June and September. The average March rainfall in Karachi is 15.7mm."
Southern Pakistan and north-west India experienced unseasonably wet weather, with Karachi facing over 50mm of rain and winds up to 60mph. The severe weather resulted in at least 18 fatalities, structural collapses, flooding, and power outages. Neighboring Indian provinces saw less intense storms, but still faced minor damage and power disruptions. Farmers expressed concerns over potential crop damage due to the unusual rainfall, which is rare for this time of year. The average March rainfall in Karachi is typically low, highlighting the severity of this weather event.
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