Rain lashes Karachi triggering urban flooding, power outages

Torrential monsoon rains lashed Karachi on Tuesday, triggering urban flooding in several neighbourhoods, disrupting traffic, and causing widespread power outages. Dark clouds covered the city by afternoon, followed by heavy showers with strong winds in areas including Surjani Town, Federal B Area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Qayyumabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Malir, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Nazimabad, and New Karachi. Shahrah-e-Faisal right now #karachirain #Karachi pic.twitter.com/ZykBkg9ny2 — Adnan Faheem, GPHR, SPHRi, SHRM-SCP (@AF2311) August 19, 2025 Rainwater accumulated on major roads and inner streets, with Gulshan-e-Hadeed experiencing severe flooding as water entered homes, forcing residents to move valuables to safer places. Key intersections such as Hasan Square, Nipa Chowrangi, Jail Chowrangi, Liaquatabad, Korangi, Karsaz, and the Expressway also witnessed waterlogging, bringing traffic flow to a near standstill. کراچی کی بارش نے پیپلز پارٹی کی 18 سالہ حکمرانی کا پول کھول دیا، اربوں کے ترقیاتی بجٹ کے باوجود سڑکیں ندی نالوں کا منظر پیش کر رہی ہیں۔ 🌧️ #KarachiRain #PPP #Corruption pic.twitter.com/kxQMYonqfv — Dr Asma Junejo (@JunejoAsma1) August 19, 2025 Traffic update Traffic flow remained slow on several major roads across Karachi on Tuesday following heavy rainfall, police said. According to the traffic police, congestion was reported in District South at Capri Chowk towards Numaish Chowrangi, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, Baba-e-Urdu Chowk, M.A. Jinnah Road, Jamshed Road, and Jehangir Road. جمشید روڈ ۰ جہانگیر روڈ *(ضلع ویسٹ )* ۰ گل بائی چوک ۰ لکڑی گودی ۰ ڈبہ موڑ ۰ پی ٹی سی گیٹ *(ضلع ملیر)* * نیشنل ہائی وے * جناح ایونیو روڈ *ٹریفک پولیس موجود ہے ٹریفک کو رواں دواں کررہے ہیں* *نوٹ:- عوام الناس سے گزارش ہے غیر — Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) August 19, 2025 In District West, slow traffic was witnessed at Gulbai Chowk, Lakri Godee, Dabba Mor, and PTC Gate. Similarly, in District Malir, movement was affected along the National Highway and Jinnah Avenue Road. *الرٹ: (ٹریفک کا دباؤ ہے)* *بوقت:* 15 بجکر 37 منٹ *بوجہ* شہر میں بارش کے باعث ذیل روڈوں پر ٹریفک کی روانی آہستہ ہے *بمقام* *(ضلع ساؤتھ )* * کیپری چوک جانب نمائش چورنگی * شاہراہ لیاقت * بابا اردو چوک * ایم اے جناح روڈ * — Karachi Traffic Police (@Khitrafficpol) August 19, 2025 Police officials said personnel have been deployed to regulate the flow and urged citizens to exercise caution while travelling in the rain-affected areas. Power supply disrupted Karachi's electricity system collapsed once again after heavy rainfall, with K-Electric’s claims of stability proving hollow as more than 609 feeders tripped. The power utility’s distribution system remained unstable as outages made life difficult for citizens across several areas. According to reports, feeder breakdowns were recorded in Baldia (68), Bin Qasim (52), Defence (50), Gulshan-e-Iqbal (46), Gulistan-e-Jauhar (62), Korangi (59), Orangi (82), Society (68), Surjani (57), Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, and Othal, Balochistan (17). Restoration work could not begin immediately as K-Electric’s technical teams were unable to secure ground clearance. In many areas, underground cable faults and waterlogged substations also disrupted supply. Power outages were reported in FB Area, Liaquatabad, Shah Faisal, Gulbahar, Golimar, Khwaja Ajmer Nagri, Nusrat Bhutto Colony, PECHS, North Karachi, Yousuf Goth, New Karachi, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Bin Qasim, Surjani Town, North Nazimabad, Pils Colony, Orangi, Manghopir, Baldia, Metroville SITE, Landhi, Khokhrapar, Pak Colony, Moosa Colony, Gharibabad, Gadap, Kathore Goths, Yousuf Goth, Akhtar Colony, Manzoor Colony, Railway Colony, Qayyumabad, Bin Qasim, Othal, and Surjani. K-Electric sources said electricity was deliberately cut in low-lying and kunda (illegal connection) areas as a precautionary measure. CM Sindh Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert during the ongoing monsoon rains. The chief minister instructed rescue services and the administration to stay fully mobilised in view of heavy rainfall. He ordered strict monitoring of drains and the drainage system to prevent urban flooding, and directed the Karachi mayor to ensure machinery and staff remain active for the immediate disposal of rainwater. The chief minister advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours. He also directed district administrations, police, and municipal bodies to maintain coordination. Traffic police have been ordered to stay alert at low-lying and busy locations and to provide full guidance to the public during rainfall. He further urged people to stay away from electricity poles and weak infrastructure, and instructed that monitoring systems be strengthened to keep citizens informed about weather conditions.

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