BREAKING NEWS (Relentless Karachi Monsoon Deluge Overwhelms City: 5 Fatalities, Major Flooding, Flight Chaos):
Karachi was brought to a standstill by an unrelenting monsoon deluge on August 19, 2025, as torrential downpours flooded homes, submerged key roads, and induced widespread power shutdowns, crippling the metropolis. Geo News The News International.
From early Tuesday, intermittent drenching (monsoon deluge) continued across the city, flooding neighbourhoods such as Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Korangi Crossing, Liaquatabad, Baldia Town, Rafah-e-Aam, and Shah Faisal Colony, with rainwater intruding into residential buildings. Geo News The News International
In areas like Malir and North Karachi, the monsoon deluge pushed water levels to approximately four feet, compelling residents to abandon their vehicles and wade through waist-deep streets. Geo News The News International
Major arteries—including Sharah e Faisal, University Road, and II Chundrigar Road—were submerged, grinding traffic to a halt due to monsoon deluge. Countless vehicles stalled, while commuters languished for hours in long queues at Nagan Chowrangi, Hub River Road, and Miran Naka. Low-lying zones, notably Surjani Town and Shadman Town in North Nazimabad, alongside various parts of District Malir, were also flooded. Geo News The News International
Tragically, the monsoon deluge resulted in five deaths: a wall collapse in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 12 killed four people and injured two others; another wall collapse in Orangi claimed the life of a child. Geo News The News International
The Met Office recorded substantial monsoon deluge rainfall: Karachi airport saw 125 mm, Gulistan-e-Jauhar had 122 mm, Gulshan-e-Hadeed recorded 75 mm, University Road had 59 mm, and Sharea Faisal received 17 mm. Additional measurements included Nazimabad (29 mm), Gulshan-e-Maymar (11 mm), Korangi (14.6 mm), Saadi Town (24 mm), Orangi (12.2 mm), and Keamari (30 mm). Geo News The News International
Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport were significantly disrupted: eight flights were cancelled, and 20 were delayed, with several inbound flights diverted. Specifically, a PIA flight from Skardu (PK-456) was redirected, while a Flydubai service (FZ-335 from Dubai) landed in Multan. Domestic routes to Quetta (PK-310, PK-311) and Islamabad (PK-308, PK-309) were cancelled, as were two Sukkur flights (PK-536, PK-537). Private carriers also suspended services to Dubai, and departures/arrivals from Jeddah, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Colombo, Medina, Peshawar, and Toronto faced delays of one to five hours. Geo News The News International
In response, Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah mobilised the Rain Emergency Plan, ordering rapid water drainage from inundated roads and low-lying zones. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar urged citizens to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel. Geo News
Summary of Karachi Monsoon Deluge:
- Heavy monsoon rains lashed Karachi, causing urban flooding that paralyzed the city.
- Rainwater entered homes in areas including Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Korangi Crossing, Liaquatabad, Baldia Town, Rafah-e-Aam, and Shah Faisal Colony.
- Four-foot water levels reported in Malir and North Karachi; residents abandoned vehicles and waded through flooded streets.
- Major roads submerged, including Sharea Faisal, University Road, and II Chundrigar Road, with severe traffic jams at Nagan Chowrangi, Hub River Road, and Miran Naka.
- Wall collapses killed 5 people (4 in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, 1 child in Orangi), with 2 others injured.
- Rainfall recorded: 125 mm at Karachi airport, 122 mm in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, 75 mm in Gulshan-e-Hadeed, 59 mm on University Road, and varying levels across other localities.
- Flight operations disrupted at Jinnah International Airport: 8 flights cancelled, 20 delayed, multiple flights diverted (e.g., PIA Skardu-Karachi PK-456, Flydubai FZ-335 Dubai-Karachi to Multan).
- Power outages reported in several low-lying areas, though K-Electric said 1,770 of 2,100 feeders were operational.
- Rain Emergency Plan activated by Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah; citizens advised to stay indoors.
- Nationwide toll from monsoon rains across Pakistan reached 660 deaths: KP (392), Punjab (164), GB (32), Sindh (29), Balochistan (20), AJK (15), Islamabad (8).
- Among victims: 394 men, 95 women, and 171 children; 935 injured nationwide.
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