Devastation has struck Karachi, as heavy rain has claimed 21 lives and injured several people so far, as rooftops and trees collapse across the city. The metropolitan area is once again drowning in rainwater, and netizens are questioning the management and infrastructure. Netizens recorded the gut-wrenching natural calamity unfold as Karachi came to a standstill with Eid around the corner. Posting a video of the uncontrollable rain, an X user stated:
کراچی میں طوفان دیکھیں کیسی کرسیاں اڑ رہی ہے
Karachi heavy rain#karachi #rain #karachirain#karachistorm pic.twitter.com/37JOVc5j99— Sumair jamil (@sumair_shah123) March 18, 2026
Another Instagram user stated that the end of the world seems closer, sharing more glimpses of the rainfall. They posted:
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As prayers poured in for Karachi, celebrities shared their experiences with the devastating rain; actor Washma Fatima posted on Instagram, writing that she was stuck in the relentless rain. She posted:
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Agha Ali also shared a video of rain pouring into his house. He posted:
Mahira Khan also shared that a rooftop collapsed on a set; no injuries were reported. She posted:
Sharing her experience of being stuck in the rain, Sonya Hussain said she saw a tree fall onto a car ahead of theirs, with zero visibility, as she got home to safety. She posted:
Asking for Allah’s mercy, Shaista Lodhi shared visuals from across the city. She posted:
Urging everyone to remain indoors, Farhan Saeed posted:
