Karachi Roads Flooded After Heavy Rain; Authorities Warn of Urban Flooding
Karachi – Intense rainfall has inundated several major roads across Karachi, resulting in widespread traffic disruptions and raising concerns about urban flooding. Areas including FTC, Baloch Colony, Karsaz Road, Drig Road, MA Jinnah Road, Grumandir, Numaish Roundabout, Golimar, and Rizvia have been severely affected.
Additional flooding was reported near the Board office, KDA Roundabout, Nagin Chowrangi, and Karela Stop. Authorities have closed the road from the Board office to Hyderi Market, as well as the route from Sakhi Hassan to Nagin Chowrangi, due to heavy water accumulation. Similarly, the road from Godam Chowrangi to Mahmoodabad via the Korangi Causeway has been shut to all traffic.
Traffic police confirmed that water has piled up on key routes following the heavy downpour, and efforts are underway to drain it.
Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab said that water has accumulated in the middle of Nagin Chowrangi and is being drained through a nullah beneath the flyover into Gujjar Nullah. He urged residents to avoid travel around Nagin Chowrangi, Purani Link Road, and the Korangi Causeway.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a severe weather warning for Karachi, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall and potential urban flooding until September 10, 2025, as a strong monsoon system strengthens over Sindh.
On Tuesday, September 9, rainfall was recorded across many parts of the city, including Metroville, SITE, Baldia, Mauripur, Defence, Korangi Road, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Burns Road, and MA Jinnah Road. Meteorologists reported a maximum temperature of 34°C, humidity at 91%, and winds at 11 km/h. The wet spell is expected to continue through Wednesday, with some areas receiving over 100 mm of rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
The heavy rains are linked to a deep monsoon depression that originated in Madhya Pradesh, India, and moved through Rajasthan into southeastern Sindh. This system has intensified monsoon currents, causing heavy rainfall across Sindh districts, including Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, and Hyderabad. On Sunday, Nagarparkar recorded 80 mm of rain, while Mithi saw 51 mm.
Authorities have warned of urban flooding in Karachi’s low-lying areas due to limited drainage capacity. The usually dry Malir River experienced flash flooding on Monday, raising concerns about traffic disruptions and public safety.
The PMD has advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, steer clear of electric poles and exposed wires, and contact rescue services in the event of an emergency.
In response to the severe weather, Jinnah Sindh Medical University postponed all exams scheduled for September 9 and shifted classes online to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Local authorities remain on high alert, closely monitoring the situation and urging citizens to stay updated with official advisories. The PMD forecasts that rainfall may ease after September 10, but residents are advised to remain cautious as the monsoon system could continue to cause disruptions.
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