Karachi rain disrupts life as urban flooding continues

Karachi rain has disrupted life in the port city as heavy showers cause urban flooding despite The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicting the monsoon rain system being weakened.

According to the Met Department, the monsoon rain system had weakened and it would provide relief to the city however, a new weather alert was issued predicting Karachi rain continue till 11:00pm tonight.

The heavy torrential rain has flooded major roads across the metropolis while major underpasses across Karachi have been closed for traffic after being flooded.

#Clifton underpass leveled… #KarachiRains #KarachiFlooded pic.twitter.com/a44f6dNBIp
— Ali Sher Rahman (@Baahirezaman) August 27, 2020

Some people on Twitter are sharing videos of MA Jinnah Road showing containers floating on the road that were placed for security purpose for upcoming processions.

https://twitter.com/MirPAK5/status/1298909943614107648

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi also shared update regarding the situation of DHA Phase 6 which is completely flooded and causing disruption for residents.

This is DHA Phase 6 Karachi. What is happening in the low lying areas of KHI today is devastating yet once again.
Testing times for Karachiites yet again!
No doubt Allah tests those he loves the most.#KarachiRain #KarachiSinks #RainEmergency pic.twitter.com/MEBgRxWMCs
— Ali Haider Zaidi (@AliHZaidiPTI) August 27, 2020

Major areas of the metropolis are experiencing power outages due to damaged wires and flooded infrastructure and according to K Electric, their teams are working tirelessly to restore power to affected areas.

Our teams are working on all rain affected areas of Karachi.

This heavy spell of rain has damaged trees – entangling them in nearby electrical wires, flooded electricity infrastructure and caused severe water logging making areas inaccessible for our MTLs. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/DehpfhUeoq
— KE (@KElectricPk) August 27, 2020

PM Imran Khan monitoring Karachi rain situation

According to Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, the situation in Karachi resulting from heavy torrential rains is being monitored by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Ismail in a Tweet stated:

Briefed PM @ImranKhanPTI over Sindh rain situation, Karachi needs special attention. This is unusual and abnormal rain situation which requires emergency response. PM is monitoring the situation and assured to take any action required.

Briefed PM @ImranKhanPTI over Sindh rain situation, Karachi needs special attention. This is unusual and abnormal rain situation which requires emergency response. PM is monitoring the situation and assured to take any action required.
— Imran Ismail (@ImranIsmailPTI) August 27, 2020

Meanwhile, Bilal Bhutto Zardari also took to Twitter asking everyone to keep those people in their thoughts who have been working hard round the clock to provide relief.

As of yesterday Sindh had seen its worst monsoons in 90years. Today super monsoon torrential rains & floods continue unabated. Please keep all those in your thoughts who have already been working 24/7 to assist citizens during this record breaking unprecedented natural disaster.
— BilawalBhuttoZardari (@BBhuttoZardari) August 27, 2020

Pakistan Rangers helpline for immediate relief

Pakistan rangers have been busy in relief and rescue operations across the metropolis as Karachi rain continues. If anyone needs any sort of immediate assistance, they can contact on the following numbers:

Rangers Helpline – 1101
Rangers WhatsApp – 0347-9001111

Rangers have asked the people to contact 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 1101 or 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 0347-9001111 for immediate assistance regarding rescue or relief in #Karachi https://t.co/SUv2ozMD1q
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) August 27, 2020

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