- Death Toll Rising: At least 8 to 11 people have died in rain-related incidents across Karachi. Most fatalities were caused by wall collapses and electrocution.
One third of Pakistan is under water as we speak. 63 districts and more.
Heart 💚goes out to the biggest city now struggling to keep its head above water. Main artery is clear but expect more rain again.
Just for perspective, Karachi’s average annual rainfall is around 330… pic.twitter.com/h9x8TrE60F— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) August 20, 2025
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- A family of four, including two children, lost their lives in a wall collapse in Gulistan-e-Jauhar.
- Another child died in a similar tragedy in Orangi Town.
- City Submerged: Heavy monsoon downpours have overwhelmed Karachi’s drainage system. Major roads and underpasses remain underwater, triggering hours-long traffic jams and leaving commuters stranded.
- Power Blackouts: Widespread electricity outages hit several neighborhoods as hundreds of feeders tripped. Restoration work is slow due to submerged substations.
- Emergency Measures:
- Sindh authorities have declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a public holiday to minimize movement during urban flooding.
- The Sindh Chief Minister and Karachi Mayor have enforced a rain emergency, with rescue teams deployed and drainage clearance operations ongoing.
- Weather Outlook: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall in coming days, raising fears of worsening floods.
- National Context: This year’s intense monsoon season has hit Pakistan hard. Since June, flooding and landslides have claimed nearly 750 lives nationwide.
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