A storm with heavy rain and strong winds hit Karachi, Pakistan, overnight local time, killing at least 15 people and injuring several others. According to unconfirmed reports, walls and roofs collapsed, trees were uprooted, and signboards toppled across the city. In the Baldia Town area, including Mawachh Goth, rescuers recovered 13 bodies from a collapsed building on 19 March, with emergency teams continuing search operations.
Officials reportedly said most deaths were caused by structural failures during the storm. The Pakistan Meteorological Department measured wind speeds up to 24 meters per second or 90 km/h and warned of further storms in Sindh in the coming days, urging people to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Power outages and traffic disruption persisted in parts of Karachi.