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Statistics


To give an understanding of the conditions in Karachi, below are some statistics that are based on news paper reports, coastal village interviews, police and local hospital reports. All figures (prior to July 2004) are approximate indications as concrete data is not available.

 
2002
2003
2004
Near Shore Sea Drownings
263
276

0 (since july 18,2004)
0 (upto july 17, 2004)

Deep Sea Drownings
(from small village fishing vessels)
87
57
0
Near Shore Sea Rescues
(by bystanders)
500+
500+
1,000+
Deep Sea Rescues
(by other fishing vessels)
6
27
33
Rescues of boats
0
0
3
Medical Aids (minor)
2,500+
3,000+
2,500+
Boat Fires and pump outs
of sinking vessels
0
0
0
Boat tows
75+
100+
63