Karachi Faces Heavy Rain, Power Outages, and Traffic Chaos

On Sunday, August 4, Karachi experienced relentless rainfall, disrupting daily life and highlighting infrastructure shortcomings. The continuous downpour, which began at 8 PM, has plunged the “City of Lights” into darkness and chaos.

Since Sunday evening, over 300 feeders have been affected, leading to widespread power outages across the city. Residents in areas such as Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Federal B Area, PIB Colony, Bahadurabad, Tariq Road, Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, Bhains Colony, Surjani Town, and North Karachi have been severely impacted. The heavy rainfall, the most intense of this monsoon season, has resulted in waterlogged streets and significant traffic disruptions.

The rain has been intermittent but persistent, exacerbating the city’s existing drainage problems. Water accumulation on roads has caused severe traffic jams, with many residents stuck in gridlock for hours. The lack of proper drainage facilities has worsened the situation, as no preventive measures were taken to handle the rainwater effectively.

K-Electric, the city’s primary power supplier, reported that more than 300 feeders were affected by the rain, leading to widespread power outages. Many areas remained without electricity until late at night, adding to the frustration and difficulties faced by residents.

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PMD’s Prediction

The heavy rain has also caused numerous vehicles to break down. Hundreds of motorcycles have stalled in the waterlogged streets, and cars have experienced mechanical issues due to the flooding. The situation has been further aggravated by the absence of municipal staff, despite forecasts from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting rain from August 4 to 7.

Local authorities, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the administration of 25 towns, the Water Corporation, the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board, and the Karachi Development Authority, have come under criticism for their inadequate response. The rain has laid bare the shortcomings of these organizations, leaving citizens to bear the brunt of the disruption.

Residents have expressed their frustration and anger over the lack of preparedness and response from the authorities. The continuous rainfall and resulting power outages and traffic chaos have severely disrupted daily life in Karachi, highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure and emergency response measures.

As Karachi continues to deal with the aftermath of the heavy rainfall, residents are calling for immediate action from local authorities to address the city’s drainage and infrastructure issues. The rain is expected to continue for the next few days, according to the PMD, and the city must be better prepared to handle the challenges it brings.