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Karachi Floods and Monsoon Havoc Today

Karachi Floods Today as Monsoon Storms Batter the City

Karachi woke up to a deluge today as torrential monsoon rains—among the heaviest in decades—brought the city to a standstill. Authorities declared August 20, 2025 a public holiday to reduce strain on overwhelmed infrastructure and give citizens a reprieve from the chaos.

In some parts of the city, floods

rainfall exceeded 160 mm in just one location—near the airport—marking a record high since 1979, while the northeast logged 178 mm, the highest in recent years.

These unprecedented downpours

have exceeded the capacity of Karachi’s drainage system, which can only handle 40 mm, resulting in catastrophic flooding across major roads, intersections, and residential areas.

The flooding has disrupted power,

internet mobile services and even air travel. Rescue and civic agencies are mobilised, but the crisis continues to grow. Monsoon currents sweeping in from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are expected to bring more rain over the next two days, amplifying concerns for the city’s already strained infrastructure.

Internal link space — link to “Monsoon preparedness guide for Karachi”
External link space — link to “Pakistan Meteorological Department monsoon advisory”

Final Thoughts of floods 

The flooding in Karachi today is severe, driven by a record-setting downpour that has overwhelmed urban infrastructure. The situation remains critical, with more rain on the way. Citizens are urged to stay indoors, heed all advisories, and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

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