BREAKING NEWS (Non-Stop Rain Sparks Risks of Urban Flooding in Karachi—September-9-2005):
Karachi endured a day soaked by intermittent showers, as grey skies hovered over the city, bringing with them the looming threat of yet another heavy rainfall spell. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warned that within the coming 24 to 48 hours, a powerful monsoon system could drench much of Karachi again—potentially dumping over 100 millimeters of rain. And with Karachi’s battered drainage infrastructure, that could spell serious urban flooding in Karachi (Geo News).
Throughout the day, areas like II Chundrigar Road, Sharea Faisal, Tariq Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Saddar, Clifton, Korangi, Liaquatabad, Orangi Town, Surjani, New Karachi, North Karachi, and Nagan Chowrangi saw repeated rainfall. The result? Streets slick and saturated, and residents anxiously bracing for what’s next as the risk of urban flooding in Karachi rises (Geo News).
The downpour triggered electricity disruptions throughout the city. Some 280 feeders tripped, leaving areas such as Baldia, DHA, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Korangi, PECHS, and others without power. For many—but especially those in vulnerable zones—the rain meant darkness, discomfort, and the added fear of worsening urban flooding in Karachi (Geo News).
The Met Office outlined the scale of the threat: heavy to very heavy rain accompanied by winds of 60–70 km/h—all driven by a deep depression situated about 50 km northeast of Hyderabad. This system has already unleashed 85 mm of rain over the past 24 hours and may produce yet another deluge before shifting into a low-pressure formation. With more showers expected, concerns about urban flooding in Karachi have only deepened (Geo News).
Authorities are on high alert. Traffic police are warning drivers to slow down—especially on Sharea Faisal and Tariq Road, where alternate lanes have been cleared to ease congestion. K-Electric remains vigilant too; while most of its infrastructure remains intact, low-lying areas and locales with informal connections remain vulnerable to power interruptions that often follow urban flooding in Karachi (Geo News).
Beyond Karachi, Sindh’s monsoon woes continue. Districts like Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Jamshoro, and several others are also preparing for sustained rainfall that could stretch through September 10. In Hyderabad, schools were already shut due to earlier rain-related disruptions. Elsewhere in Sindh, even a traffic accident on the National Highway highlighted the dangerous ripple effects of inclement weather (Geo News).
Since June, rain-related incidents have claimed 60 lives and injured 81 across the province, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The ongoing monsoon season continues to test the resilience of both infrastructure and the city’s residents, while urban flooding in Karachi remains the biggest hazard on everyone’s mind (Geo News).
In short, Karachi stands at a crossroads. The repeated downpours and infrastructural strain have made the city wary and watchful. With more rain on the horizon, citizens and officials alike remain on edge—hoping that preparedness, caution, and a bit of luck may help weather the storm yet again, without suffering the full brunt of urban flooding in Karachi (Geo News).
Summary:
- Karachi witnessed heavy rainfall, with the PMD warning of more than 100 mm expected in the next 24–48 hours.
- Areas including Saddar, Clifton, Sharea Faisal, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, and Korangi were hit by repeated downpours.
- Around 280 electricity feeders tripped, leaving several neighborhoods without power.
- Winds of 60–70 km/h, driven by a deep depression near Hyderabad, intensified the risk of urban flooding in Karachi.
- Traffic police advised caution on major routes, while K-Electric flagged low-lying zones as high-risk.
- Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, and other Sindh districts are also bracing for prolonged monsoon rain until September 10.
- NDMA reported 60 deaths and 81 injuries in Sindh since June, highlighting the deadly toll of urban flooding in Karachi.
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