Severe monsoon downpours have left Karachi roads submerged flooded and impassable, forcing closures across the city. Authorities are urging residents to avoid travel as drainage systems struggle to cope.
KARACHI: Intense monsoon rainfall has inundated much of Karachi roads submerged causing widespread flooding across several key roads in the city. Among the hardest-hit areas are FTC, Baloch Colony, Karsaz Road, Drigh Road, MA Jinnah Road, Gurumandir, Numaish Roundabout, Golimar, and Rizvia, all left submerged after the deluge. The Board Office, KDA Roundabout, Nagin Chowrangi, and Karela Stop also flooded, with the thoroughfare from Board Office to Hyderi Market now closed due to standing water. Additionally, the stretch from Sakhi Hassan to Nagin Chowrangi remains blocked, as does the route from Godam Chowrangi to Mahmoodabad via the Korangi Causeway ARY NEWS.
Karachi’s mayor, Murtaza Wahab, explained that rainwater has pooled under Nagin Chowrangi and is being channeled into Gujjar Nullah via the flyover’s drainage system. He strongly advised the public to avoid the Nagin Chowrangi, Purani Link Road, and Korangi Causeway areas ARY NEWS.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe weather alert for the city, warning of continued heavy rainfall through September 10 Karachi roads submerged, which may trigger further urban flooding as the monsoon system intensifies ARY NEWS. On Tuesday, September 9, widespread showers affected areas including Metroville, SITE, Baldia, Mauripur, Defence, Korangi Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Burns Road, and MA Jinnah Road. Conditions remain oppressive, with temperatures reaching 34 °C, humidity levels at 91%, and winds around 11 km/h Karachi roads submerged ARY NEWS.
The monsoon system, now strengthened by a deep depression originating in central India, has brought powerful currents sweeping across Sindh and Karachi. Notable rainfall recorded beyond the city includes 80 mm in Nagarparkar and 51 mm in Mithi, underscoring the severity of the weather pattern ARY NEWS. The PMD cautions that Karachi’s drainage infrastructure—long challenged by urban expansion—may struggle further, especially in low-lying areas. Meanwhile, flash flooding in the normally dry Malir River has heightened concerns over citywide disruptions ARY NEWS.
Local authorities have postponed exams at Jinnah Sindh Medical University and switched classes to online formats to prioritize student safety. Karachi roads submerged residents are being urged to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, stay clear of exposed electrical systems, and contact rescue services when needed ARY NEWS. Though meteorologists forecast a potential easing of rain after September 10, the volatile conditions could persist, suggesting continued caution is essential ARY NEWS.
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