The hijacking of traffic continued in Karachi on Wednesday while the metropolis was moving by the consequences of the record rains of the monsoon, which made at least eight lives, left several flooded districts, disturbed the power supply and damaged roads.
Rain relief efforts continued overnight and Wednesday morning, Sharah-E-Faisal was mainly authorized, as is Shahrah-E-Bhutto. However, the transition to Korangi near Qayyumanbad remained flooded and closed on each side.
The vehicles were diverted from Qayyumabad Chowrangi to Baloch Colony and GNC coupé to Godown Chowrangi, News reported.
The EBM Causeway route near Mehmoodabad was also closed, with misappropriation from Mehmoodabad to the highway and Gadam Chowrangi to Qayyumabad and Shan Chowrangi.
On Sharae Faisal, the airport track remained closed due to deep nests and accumulated water, forcing the hijackings of the circulation of Star Gate.
The lower passage of Tariq Road on Shahrah-E-Millat and the lower passage of the road to the airport were also closed, vehicles redirected to the service road.
In Nazimabad, several lower passages – including Nazimabad no 1, Nazimabad no 2, Liaquatabad and the section binding the Habib bank in Hakim Ibn -E -Sina – were closed to traffic.
In Sohrab Goth, the underground passage was declared impracticable, the traffic of Shafiq Mor was diverted on the underground passage.
Ourdou Bazaar
Several vehicles were blocked between Colony Model and Sharae Faisal. The underground passage of Nazimabad Chowrangi near Sir Syed College also remained overwhelmed and the two tracks were unusable.
Meanwhile, the route of the Liaquatabad post office at the Sindh hotel, which collapsed during Tuesday rains, is still waiting for catering.
Garbage cans have been placed on the collapsed section to warn pedestrians.
Road Jehangir, Guru Mandir
The public transport bus is stuck in a nest in the Korangi region, where the road had recently been unearthed.
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the strongest precipitation was recorded in Gulshan-E-Hadeed (178 mm) and Keamari (173 mm). Significant other Totals Were Logged at Airport Old Area (163.5mm), Jinnah Terminal (156.4mm), Surjani Town (151.4mm), Nazimabad (149.6mm), North Karachi (148.8mm), Saadi Town (146mm), Met Office University Road (145mm) (138.7mm), DHA Phase VII (138mm), PAF Faisal Base (133mm), Gullshan-E-Maymar (102.6 mm), PAF Masroor Base (101 mm) and Orangi Town (81.2 mm).
Bahria Town reported the lowest to 4.8 mm. The eastern and port regions, including Gulshan-E-Hadeed, Airport and Keamari, were the hardest affected.
Victims linked to the monsoon
An 18 -year -old motorcyclist, Yasir, died of electrocution near the Gizri Defense bridge after an electric wire fell on the side of the road.
Separately, the body of a 50 -year -old man, Muhammad Abbas, was recovered in a drain in the open near Gurumandir. Abbas, with his son and another man, had fallen into the drain Tuesday evening by wading in the water to the knees. Two of them were rescued immediately, while Abbas’ body was later recovered by Edhi volunteers and moved to Dr. Ruth Pfau’s civil hospital.
According to Chhipa, an eight -year -old boy, Abdullah, son of Abbas, died when a wall collapsed near the Aqsa mosque in the city of Orangi 11.5. His body was transferred to Abbasi Shaheed hospital.
In another incident in Bloc 12 of Gulistan-E-Jauhar, four members of a family were killed and a child was injured after a wall of their house gave in.
The deceased was identified as Maryam, 4, Hamza, 3, and Samiya, 24, wife of Mubeen, as well as another 28 -year -old man. A 10 -year -old boy was injured in the collapse.
Residents of a building in Gulistan-E-Jauhar Block 18 were trapped in their apartments due to the accumulation of rainwater and used makeshift stairs to get out of the locals.
City officials said the drainage operations were underway, but warned that diversions and closures would persist in low areas until flood water is retreating and damaged roads are repaired.
The sector of the city of Sharjani four, 112 rescue operations are underway.
Public holiday
Sindh -chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a public holiday in Karachi for Wednesday August 20, while the city fought against strong precipitation and generalized disruptions.
Head Minister of Sindh @Muradalishahppp A holiday in Karachi said on August 20 following the recorded monsoon rains that beat the city. He urged citizens to stay inside as much precipitation is expected.
The decision occurred during an emergency meeting at home CM, … pic.twitter.com/jrpqvzvyqg
– Information Department of Sindh (@Sindhinfodpart) August 19, 2025
The chief minister urged citizens to stay inside, noting that more splints were planned and that the holidays aimed to save additional residents.
According to an official notification issued by the commissioner’s office, the Sindh government declared on August 20 on a public holiday in the Karachi division, excluding essential services, due to the current monsoon rains and the Pakistan meteorological department of new widespread showers.
