Karachi, Pakistan and monsoon rain
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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted moderate-intensity rain with thunderstorms across Karachi in the next 24 hours, with the possibility of torrential downpours in some areas. The temperature is expected to remain around 29°C, with humidity at 81% and winds blowing at 3 kilometers per hour from the southeast.
Despite the gaps in rainfall, power outages across the city persist. Residents in different areas of the city, including North Nazimabad Block A, Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 9 and Safora Goth Scheme 33, have been without electricity for over 36 hours with power shut from the first spell of rain on Monday afternoon.
Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi as the financial capital braced for more rain on Wednesday, after the arrival of the annual monsoon season left at least seven people dead and caused widespread flooding,
Despite ongoing challenges, the Clifton Underpass remains open for traffic, although other underpasses and major roads, including the Korangi River and Causeway Road, remain closed. Karachi’s Traffic Police continue to monitor these conditions as rainwater inundates many roads.
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Karachi and rain have a complicated relationship — a little like an old couple that loves each other deeply but can’t help turning every interaction into absolute chaos. It’s beautiful, yes, but also messy, dramatic, and completely unpredictable. And on Tuesday, I had a front-row seat to the madness.
Pakistan declared a public holiday in Karachi as monsoon rains battered the city, causing floods, resulting in deaths, and widespread disruption. Seven people died, leading schools and offices to close.