Published on: August 19, 2025 1:38 PM
Karachi woke up to heavy rain on Tuesday, bringing relief from scorching heat over the past two days. Several areas, including Model Colony in Malir, experienced morning downpours that flooded local streets.
Sharea Faisal, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi airport, and nearby residential neighborhoods also received showers. Light rain was reported in Malir Halt, Rafah-e-Aam, Surjani Town, Korangi, and surrounding areas, creating traffic disruptions across the city.
Commuters struggled to navigate waterlogged roads, especially in Gulistan-e-Jauhar. “With just a little rain, the road outside my house is flooded, and I can’t reach my office,” a resident explained.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast isolated to moderate showers in Karachi until August 23. It warned that rain, thunderstorms, and occasional heavy downpours would continue, affecting surrounding Sindh districts like Hyderabad, Larkana, and Thatta.
Ahead of the rainfall, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired an emergency meeting to ensure city readiness. Local governments, administration, and traffic police were placed on high alert for smooth coordination.
The CM directed the mayor and local officials to strengthen drainage systems, especially at 44 critical choke points. Efforts included de-silting around 150 drains to facilitate smooth water flow and minimize flooding during the monsoon.
Meanwhile, monsoon showers have caused widespread destruction across Pakistan, claiming 660 lives so far. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported the highest fatalities at 392, followed by Punjab, Gilgit Baltistan, Sindh, Balochistan, AJK, and Islamabad, with hundreds injured nationwide.
