The spell of monsoon rains that began from June 20 have ravaged cities, town and villages in the southern province of Sindh, claiming at least 100 lives.

Among those dead are 51 children, 43 men and 6 women.

In Sindh’s largest city, Karachi, 41 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents. Ten victims belonged to Malir, seven were from Korangi, eight from the South district and six from the East district.

Another five people lost their lives in Karachi’s Central district, four in West district and one in Kemari district.

From the start of the monsoon spell, 61 people have died in various rain-related incidents in Karachi. It includes 18 men, one woman and 22 children.

Meteorological analyst Jawad Memon says that this year monsoon rains have been higher than usual.

There is a possibility of heavy rains in Karachi from August 12 to 14, he continued. “Three to four powerful monsoon systems may affect Sindh in the month of August, giving rise to the possibility of another spell of record-breaking rains in the city.

Earlier this week, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had pointed out that Karachi received 300mm rain when the city was designed to handle 20mm.

Recent rains in Pakistan have been 180% heavier than the average downpour, Zaheeruddin Baber, the director of the Pakistan Meteorlogical Department told Aaj Digital while quoting data recorded by July 25 (Monday). “Sindh received 390% above the average rainfall.

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