After wreaking havoc across Karachi and leaving the city streets flooded in no time, the Pakistan’s economic hub is set to receive more rains today.
The weather will remain cloudy today with conditions ranging from thundery showers to partly cloudy skies, according to trusted meteorological sources. Residents and visitors should prepare for warm, humid days with potential disruptions from rain and haze.
On Wednesday today, August 20, 2025, Karachi is expected to experience thundery showers with a gentle breeze. Temperatures will peak at 33°C (92°F) and drop to 26°C (79°F) at night, with northwest winds blowing at 8 mph (13 km/h).
The Weather Channel reports a 40% chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, transitioning to cloudy skies by afternoon. Winds will shift to the west at 10 to 20 mph, and hazy conditions will persist, potentially affecting visibility.
Monsoon rains, which occur from June to September, help cool the region and increase water supplies but often cause urban flooding, landslides, and displacement in poorly drained or densely populated areas. The PMD had predicted rainfall in Karachi this week.
It is pertinent to mention here that at least seven were killed as heavy monsoon rains lash Karachi
At least seven people were killed in rain-related incidents as heavy monsoon downpours hit Karachi on Tuesday.
As of 5 pm, the highest rainfall was recorded in Gulshan-i-Hadeed at 145mm.
Other areas included Airport Old Area (138mm), Keamari (137mm), Jinnah Terminal (135mm), University Road (132mm), Saadi Town (123mm), DHA Phase VII (121mm), PAF Base Faisal (114mm), Surjani Town (111.2mm), North Karachi (108.4mm), Korangi (96.6mm), Nazimabad (92mm), Gulshan-i-Maymar (75.2mm), PAF Masroor Base (75mm), Orangi Town (66.2mm), and Bahria Town (4.8mm).
Traffic authorities advised motorists to drive cautiously, avoid sudden braking, maintain slow speeds, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles due to waterlogged roads.
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Urban flooding in Karachi
Streets in low-lying parts of the city turned into ponds, and rainwater entered many homes. Leaving residents struggling to move to safety. Cars broke down in the middle of flooded roads, and some were left almost underwater.
According to reports, at least two people lost their lives in separate rain-related accidents. Many private and government events had to be cancelled as citizens remained stranded in traffic. Or trapped in rising water near their neighbourhoods.
District Malir’s Muzaffarabad Colony, Alamgir Society and Liaquatabad C-1 Area were among the worst-hit localities, with rainwater pouring into houses.
Major roads, including Sharea Faisal, the Airport area, Model Colony and Landhi, also experienced heavy rainfall. While Defence, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar and North Karachi reported waterlogging.
