Karachi Rains Trigger Flooding in Residential Areas
Karachi Faces Ongoing Rainfall, Floodwaters Enter Residential Areas
Karachi experienced light to moderate rainfall across multiple areas on Wednesday, with showers reported in Jail Chowrangi, Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Tariq Road, Hassan Square, PIB Colony, Saddar, M.A. Jinnah Road, Garden, Golimar, Shara-e-Faisal, Shah Faisal Colony, Malir, and surrounding neighborhoods.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, sporadic rainfall is expected to continue in the city through Wednesday night due to the current weather system. The wet spell, with moderate showers, is likely to persist over the next two days.
Rainfall Figures Across Karachi
Surjani Town received the highest rainfall so far, recording 129.6mm during this rain spell. Other areas saw significant accumulation as well: North Karachi 72.2mm, Korangi 70.5mm, Defence Phase-VII 70mm, Gulshan Hadeed 69mm, PAF Faisal Base 55mm, Nazimabad 54mm, Keamari 52mm, Saadi Town 51mm, Gulshan Maymar 48mm, Orangi Town 47mm, Airport 46.7mm, Bahria Town 45mm, University Road 44.4mm, PAF Masroor Base 41mm, and Jinnah Terminal 29.8mm.
Flooding Hits Low-Lying Areas
Yesterday, rising water levels in the Malir and Lyari streams led to floodwaters entering several residential areas. The heavy downpour, coupled with rainfall in the catchment areas of the Kirthar mountain range—a natural border between Sindh and Balochistan—caused the Mol, Khadeji, and Jaranda streams to swell, feeding water into the Malir stream.
Water levels in the Lyari stream also continued to rise, prompting residents in low-lying neighborhoods around Malir to evacuate their homes and move to safer locations, reports. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious as the rainfall is expected to continue.
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