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Briefing: Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
Strategic angle: A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.
editorial-staff
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Updated 23 days ago
On March 19, 2026, Karachi experienced a powerful thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds, leading to at least 16 reported deaths, according to local rescue services.
The storm's impact raises concerns about the city's infrastructure capacity to withstand extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly frequent.
This incident underscores the need for improved urban planning and disaster preparedness measures to mitigate the effects of such severe weather on both lives and infrastructure.