Karachi: 7 people drown in Konkar River, 2 bodies found

Karachi: Seven people drowned in the Konkar River in Karachi's Gadap area, of which two bodies were found.

According to rescue officials, the accident in the Konkar River occurred due to the sinking of two vehicles. The bodies of two people have been found, while the search for the other drowned people is underway.

On the other hand, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reached Saadi Town via Malir Cantt. He was informed that the water from the overflow of Lath Dam and Thado Dam reached Saadi Town via the motorway.

The Chief Minister of Sindh got out of the vehicle and met the residents of the area and issued instructions to the relevant institutions for immediate drainage.

The Chief Minister of Sindh was informed that the vehicles of the Water Board, Rescue, and Cantonment Board are busy with drainage.

It is pertinent to note that intermittent rain has been continuing in Karachi since yesterday, and the Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the city in the next 24 hours.