US EditionPakistan's Financial Capital Karachi Hit by Torrential Rain and Flooding
More than 600 power feeders tripped due to flooding, prompting emergency responses and warnings as officials urge residents to avoid outdoor movement and stay safe.
- On August 19, 2025, heavy monsoon rainfall swept through Karachi, leading to significant urban flooding, major traffic jams, and widespread power outages across numerous neighborhoods.
- The heavy rainfall overwhelmed Karachi's fragile power infrastructure, with over 609 K-Electric feeders tripping due to accumulated rainwater, while authorities faced challenges clearing clogged drains.
- Authorities advised residents to limit travel, avoid proximity to power poles, and unplug electrical devices, while emergency teams continued efforts amid flooded streets and extended power outages.
- The death toll in rain-related incidents nationwide rose to 660, with 935 injured, including 40 in Sindh, highlighting regional impacts beyond Karachi as the Met Office predicted continued heavy rain.
- Critics called for upgraded drainage and feeder systems to prevent outages, while officials pledged ongoing repairs and monitored the situation closely during what the Met Office called critical coming days.
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Pakistan: Heavy Rains Lash Karachi, Death Toll Rises to Eight
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Heavy rains continued in Karachi, causing urban flooding and raising the death toll to eight, Dawn reported. Major roads and underpasses remained waterlogged, power outages persisted, and several people were rescued. Authorities warned of more rain in Sindh and Balochistan and urged residents to stay cautious. World News | Pakistan: Heavy Rains Lash Karachi, Death Toll Rises to Eight.
Karachi hit by heavy rains, urban flooding and 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 …
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