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Severe Weather Claims 18 Lives in Karachi Flooding

3/21/2026

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  • On March 20, 2026, wet weather hit southern Pakistan and northwest India, causing damage and 18 fatalities in Karachi.
  • Karachi received more than 50mm of rain, triggering structural collapses, flooding, and power outages.
  • Nearby Indian provinces experienced lighter rain.
  • Records were set in Indio and Phoenix as a western heatwave pushed temperatures above 30°C.
  • Denver is expected to exceed 30°C as the heatwave spreads eastward into following week.