Storms in Pakistan Kill 228 People

World | June 24, 2007, Sunday // 00:00

Torrential rains and gale-force winds have led to the deaths of 228 people in the Pakistani city of Karachi, BBC reported.

Forty-three people were killed by the storms on Saturday, while the bodies of another 185 were recovered on Sunday, a health official said.

Dozens of people are said to have been injured as heavy winds brought down power lines and uprooted trees.

Karachi residents were already suffering from power cuts which have led to riots in the city.

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