Karachi Faces Widespread Power Outages as Heavy Rains Flood the City Karachi is grappling with massive power outages as heavy rains continue to flood the city. According to officials, underground cables and substations were inundated, disrupting electricity supply across multiple neighbourhoods. Power cuts have been reported in areas including Surjani Town, Yousuf Goth, Moinabad, Scheme […]
Heavy Rains Disrupt Karachi Flights, Public Holiday Declared KARACHI – August 20, 2025: Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday after heavy rainfall and technical system failures crippled schedules. Even 12 hours after the downpour, operations had yet to return to normal. According to airport officials, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) […]
Widespread Internet Disruption Hits Pakistan Amid Heavy Rainfall On Tuesday evening, internet users across Pakistan, including major cities like Karachi, faced widespread connectivity issues as Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) services experienced significant disruptions. The outage affected both online and call services, creating problems for individuals and businesses that rely heavily on digital platforms. Residents […]
Karachi Faces Heavy Rain; Mayor Orders Staff on Duty KARACHI – Parts of Karachi have been hit by heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, as forecasted by the Pakistan Meteorological Department. In response, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has canceled all staff leave, directing municipal personnel to remain on duty to manage drainage and minimize disruptions. The […]
Karachi Faces Heavy Rainfall; K-Electric Warns of Electrical Hazards KARACHI – As heavy monsoon showers continue to batter Karachi, K-Electric has issued warnings over the unsafe use of electrical equipment during rainy conditions. A spokesperson for the power utility emphasized that operating devices like water pumps in standing water can be extremely dangerous. Residents have […]
According to the report, Saadi Town received the highest rainfall with 35.8 millimeters, followed by Gulshan-e-Maimar with 33.3 millimeters and Nazimabad with 26 millimeters. In Surjani Town, 12.4 millimeters of rainfall was recorded, while PAF Base Masroor saw 11 millimeters. Other areas of Karachi also witnessed moderate to light showers: Korangi received 4.6 millimeters, University […]
Monsoon Set to Intensify Across Pakistan Next Week ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is likely to see an increase in monsoon activity in the coming week as moist currents from the Arabian Sea continue to penetrate the northern regions of the country. Additionally, currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen starting August 17. A […]
Powerful Typhoon Podul Slams Taiwan With Fierce Winds, Torrential Rains TAIPEI — Taiwan is bracing for the full force of Typhoon Podul, which is packing winds of 155 km/h (96 mph) at its centre and continuing to strengthen, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). Forecasters say the storm is expected to make landfall in […]
Rain-Shortened Match Sees Pakistan Set Revised Target for West Indies in Second ODI Multiple rain delays disrupted the flow of the game, cutting Pakistan’s innings short to just 37 overs. Despite the interruptions, Hasan Nawaz played a steady innings, finishing unbeaten on 36 as Pakistan posted a total of 171 runs for seven wickets. Due […]
Heavy Rains Flood Streets and Homes in Chak Shahzad Area CHAK SHAHZAD – After heavy rain, the water drains in Chak Shahzad and Park Road have overflowed, causing serious flooding in the area. Many streets and houses in New Chattha Bakhtawar are underwater, turning the area into a pond. The rainwater has entered people’s homes […]
