Karachi is drowning and experiencing some unprecedented rainfall this year. Flooded streets and submerged cars are causing a havoc in the city. Over 90 people have lost their lives in the last 3 days. Senator Murtaza Wahab announced on twitter that “This year Karachi has received unprecedented rainfall. Total rainfall in August so far has been recorded at 345 MM (PAF Faisal Base) which is highest since the year 1931.” The Met department has said that the trend will continue for another 2 days in Karachi. Speaking to the media on a visit to Share Faisal on Tuesday evening, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said I have declared an emergency in view of the prevailing situation….. We stand with the people in this time of difficulty. People are posting on social media pictures of submerged cars and damaged houses. The rain has caused some serious damage and is wrecking the city. Scroll down to see how twitter is responding to the rain in Karachi.
Every year the rain shows us that Karachi needs better infrastructure planning…. even hospitals such as Agha Khan are suffering… God help us all! #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/TeIXue4IXV
— Asim Jofa (@asimjofa) August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/AyeshaaK_/status/1298304331276525568?s=20
Karachi right now! 👇😥@BBhuttoZardari – ENOUGH is ENOUGH! Either do something for #Karachi or tell PPP to LEAVE Govt. 😠#KarachiRain#KarachiRains #KarachiSinks pic.twitter.com/MpFcvFAw7W
— Maleeha Hashmey (@MaleehaHashmey) August 25, 2020
https://twitter.com/Bhutto_To_Imran/status/1298185334463725568?s=20
People dying.
Shame on Sindh government.#Karachi#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/Tv64n7l8RF— معصوم بچہ.. (@iffi129) August 25, 2020
This is the beauty of Karachi, people are always willing to help each other, hats off to food panda riders.#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/KLYL2derkb
— Karachi Walay (@kolachiwalay) August 21, 2020
He is doing a great Job… More Power & Appreciation for him , Allah bless him & give him more ❤️ #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/xxaoy7QXsD
— Mian Omer 🇵🇰 (@Iam_Mian) August 25, 2020
This is actually the reality..#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/TbNHxdGD4Q
— Karachi_mommy (@RandomBytes1) August 21, 2020
People stuck at Nagan worst situation in Karachi after rain.#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/hQjqOpFPVp
— Karachi Walay (@kolachiwalay) August 21, 2020
Furniture Market, Nursery. #Karachi #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/xsYdp8mJYQ
— Yusra Askari (@YusraSAskari) August 25, 2020
This is Sakhi Hassan Graveyard Road, Shadman Town Sector 14-B #Karachi #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/i2Ugkk3VFw
— Usama Qureshi (@UsamaQureshy) August 21, 2020
North Nazimabad Block F worst situation after rain.#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/PkwlpGHuSL
— Karachi Walay (@kolachiwalay) August 21, 2020
When people of #Karachi try to get on to the Shahrah e Faisal from their offices in #KarachiRain. pic.twitter.com/sOF2AFXaj8
— Annus Raza (@annusraza) August 25, 2020
Where is Sindh govt? #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/sP2HpqhqpS
— Mahwash Ajaz 🇵🇰 (@mahwashajaz_) August 25, 2020
North Nazimabad Block F worst situation after rain.#KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/hkZmVZrgPr
— Muhammad Asgher Khan 🇵🇰 (@xgharkhan) August 21, 2020
Dodarya , Today rain #KarachiRain pic.twitter.com/VI5eirvkja
— salman farooq (@salmanfarooq76) August 25, 2020
Damaged electrical lines, submerged vehicles show how there is a massive need for a makeover of the infrastructure. It’s also an awakening for the government to understand what the city demands of them.
For our last feature on Karachi Rain, click here.
