A day after heavy showers triggered Karachi urban flooding and claimed at least 10 lives, the metropolis continues to reel under widespread power outages and waterlogging on major roads. Despite more than 16 hours since the rains subsided, several neighborhoods remain without electricity, while authorities brace for another spell of torrential downpours.
Power Outages Across Karachi
Large sections of the city remain in darkness, with electricity still not restored in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Blocks 7, 13, and 18, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Manzoor Colony, Defence View, and Malir Alamgir Society.
K-Electric, the city’s sole power supplier, stated that its field teams had worked throughout the spell but feeder shutdowns were necessary for safety.
“Restoration efforts continued undeterred despite significant waterlogging and congestion. Areas with high levels of stagnant water, particularly low-lying zones, were especially affected due to restricted access and safety risks,” the company said.
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Major Roads Waterlogged
Rainwater continues to choke Karachi’s road network, with several key arteries submerged. Stretches of Tower, II Chundrigar Road, the FTC area, the PAF Museum on Sharea Faisal, and Safoora on University Road remain clogged with standing water.
Flooding has also reached the Red Zone, Shaheen Complex, MR Kayani Road near the Arts Council, and Ziauddin Ahmed Road. As a result, one track of Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road has been closed since yesterday, while Drigh Road and Nazimabad underpasses remain unusable.
The Aiwan-e-Sadr Road near Governor House is submerged with water up to the police lines, severely restricting movement. Other affected zones include Kharadar, MA Jinnah Road, Bolton Market, and Jamia Sindh Madrasatul Islam.
Mayor Defends City’s Efforts
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said the administration had largely cleared major roads, though drainage work was ongoing in several flooded neighborhoods.
“Drainage efforts are continuing where rainwater has accumulated,” he said, adding that the city received over 235mm of rain—far beyond its drainage capacity of just 40mm.
The mayor reported that 3.024 million cubic feet of debris had been removed from storm drains to ease water flow. While admitting shortcomings in the drainage system, Wahab emphasized the need for long-term solutions.
“Expanding drainage capacity requires land and faces resistance from residents, which makes the task difficult,” he explained. “Traffic is moving, but slows down where water remains. Overall, the situation has improved compared to earlier in the day.”
He also acknowledged receiving complaints of power cuts in multiple neighborhoods.
Over 550 Feeders Down
Electricity supply to more than 550 feeders has been disrupted, leaving some localities without power for up to 16 hours.
According to K-Electric, power is currently being supplied through more than 1,550 of Karachi’s 2,100 feeders. Heavy rains submerged many routes, hindering fuel deliveries and limiting access for repair teams.
Residents, however, expressed frustration, saying no K-Electric teams had shown up hours after the rainfall stopped. Many complained that they had been left helpless without electricity or communication updates.
Forecast of More Heavy Rain
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of more heavy rainfall in the coming days. Strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to continue penetrating southern Pakistan.
The Met Office forecasts widespread rain and thunderstorms, with scattered heavy falls in Karachi, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhammad Khan, and Sanghar between August 19 and 22.
Other districts, including Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur, and Jacobabad, are also likely to experience heavy showers.
The PMD cautioned that torrential rains could worsen Karachi urban flooding, particularly in low-lying areas. Officials urged residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during downpours.
City Braces for Next Spell
With more rains on the horizon, Karachi remains on edge. Waterlogged roads, prolonged blackouts, and inadequate drainage continue to disrupt daily life. Citizens demand faster action from K-Electric and the city administration as frustration grows over delayed recovery efforts.
For now, residents of the metropolis can only hope that the next spell of monsoon showers does not plunge the city into another prolonged crisis.
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