KARACHI/HYDERABAD: Several parts of Sindh, including Karachi, received moderate to heavy rains on Tuesday, with Padidan, Thatta and Dadu among the worst-hit areas, according to data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
Hyderabad topped the list with 112mm of rain, followed by Padidan with 62.6mm of rain, Thatta 60mm, Khairpur with 49mm and Tando Jam with 43mm. In Karachi, Surjani Town recorded the heaviest downpour at 116mm, while DHA Phase VII received 68mm, North Karachi 55.2mm, Nazimabad 54mm and Gulshan-e-Hadeed 52mm.
Gulshan-e-Maymar received 45.2mm of rain, Saadi Town 41.9mm, Orangi Town 40.4mm, Airport Old Area 32.9mm, PAF Masroor Base 32mm, Korangi 30mm, PAF Faisal Base 28mm, Bahria Town 26.5mm, Jinnah Terminal 22.6mm, Keamari 14mm and the Met Office University Road station 10.2mm..
II Chundrigar Road, the Old City area and its surroundings, Sharea Faisal, Tariq Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar and various other parts of the city witnessed repeated showers throughout the day.
Rain was also reported in Orangi Town, Saddar, Clifton, Garden, Liaquatabad, Korangi, Landhi, Surjani, New Karachi, North Karachi, Nazimabad and Nagan Chowrangi, where roads and streets remained wet as residents braced for further downpour.
Electricity supply was disrupted in several parts of Karachi following the rain. According to sources, 280 feeders of K-Electric tripped during the intermittent showers across the city. Power outages were reported in Baldia, DHA, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Gulistan-e-Jauhar and Korangi. Other areas, including PECHS, Orangi, Liaquatabad, Surjani Town and Taiser Town, also faced the suspension of power supply.
Residents in Razaqabad, Malir, Khokhrapar, New Karachi, Yousuf Goth and Jacob Lines experienced similar outages, while power cuts were also reported in Manzoor Colony, Akhtar Colony, Kashmir Colony and Shah Faisal Colony. Electricity supply was also suspended in Model Town, Khawaja Ajmer Nagri, Godhra, SITE and Ittehad Town. Geo News reported late on Tuesday night that the Karachi commissioner issued a notification saying that all education institutions will remain closed on Wednesday.
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, along with Municipal Commissioner Afzal Zaidi and Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation COO Asadullah Khan, visited several neighbourhoods in District South, District East and other areas to review drainage arrangements.
Wahab directed immediate deployment of machinery at the spots where rainwater had accumulated, and ordered the KWSC to instal equipment along University Road near the Red Line project to ensure water disposal.
He also visited Safoora Town, accompanied by Town Chairman Rashid Khaskheli and other elected representatives, where he inspected ongoing road construction at Pehlwan Goth. The chairman requested the construction of a new road and storm water drain for the area.
Wahab assured him that storm water drains would be built before the road is laid after the monsoon season ends. Local representatives also took him to inspect other roads in Safoora Town. As predicted by the PMD, intermittent rain occurred in various parts of Karachi throughout the day. Following the declaration of a rain emergency, KMC teams were promptly deployed with machinery across the city, said Wahab. He said rain relief and urban flooding camps were established, supported by the City Wardens and the Anti-Encroachment Department. He said all major arteries remained open for traffic with smooth water flow.
He pointed out that only one complaint of water accumulation was reported at Nagan Chowrangi, which was being addressed by KMC teams in coordination with the district administration.
Meanwhile, KE said its power distribution system remained stable despite the downpour. Out of the city’s 2,100 feeders, more than 1,910 continued supplying electricity without interruption. The utility said supply had been temporarily suspended in low-lying areas as a precautionary measure, and would be restored after clearance from ground teams.
A KE spokesperson said field staff and leadership are actively coordinating with civic and emergency agencies. KE urged people to maintain distance from electrical infrastructure, avoid unsafe use of appliances such as water pumps in standing water, and stay updated through the KE Live app. For emergencies, consumers have been advised to call 118, while supply complaints can be lodged via KE Live, WhatsApp or social media platforms. Met officials said showers are expected to continue in isolated places over the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, a statement issued said that Chairman All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association Haider Ali has announced that all private schools and colleges in Karachi will remain closed on Wednesday (today) owing to the persistent rains.
He said the decision was taken to avoid inconvenience to parents and students, as heavy waterlogging has been reported on several roads, making it unsafe for school transport. “It will not be possible for school vans to bring children tomorrow,” he noted. Haider Ali further said that with the possibility of more rain in the next 24 hours, the closure of educational institutions is necessary to ensure the safety of students.
Rain hits Hyderabad
In Hyderabad, torrential rains since Monday night severely impacted life in Hyderabad, inundating low-lying areas and submerging main roads under several inches of water.
The downpour, attributed to a deep depression system, continued intermittently until Tuesday afternoon, according to the Meteorological Department, which recorded 112mm of rainfall in the city.
In light of the situation, Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon issued a notification to close educational institutions across Hyderabad due to urban flooding concerns. Schools, colleges, and even major agricultural universities in Sindh remained closed on Tuesday. Water accumulated in various areas , including Thandi Sarak, Shahbaz Building, Railway Station, Railway Tracks and Crossings (Hussainabad and Latifabad), Latifabad Units 2 and 12, Wahdat Colony, Anwar Villas, GOR Colony, Sehrish Nagar, Ali Palace, Alamdar Chowk, Gulistan-e-Sajjad, Citizens Colony, and Bhittai Nagar. The standing water caused a complete shutdown of commercial activities across the city. The Wadhu Wah canal, which now serves as a major sewerage drain, overflowed from Thandi Sarak to the bypass due to continuous rain, halting water outflow from nearby upscale residential areas.
On Tuesday morning, after numerous public complaints, emergency cleaning of the canal was initiated, slightly improving the situation.
The urban flooding prompted swift action from the Municipal Corporation and the District Administration. Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro, accompanied by DC Zain-ul-Abideen Memon, Municipal Commissioner Zahoor Ahmed Lakhon, and CEO Hyderabad Water and Sewerage Corporation, visited low-lying areas of Qasimabad, City, and Latifabad to inspect ongoing drainage and cleanup operations, as well as the performance of various pumping stations. Mayor Shoro inspected pumping stations and directed officials to ensure their continued functionality, even during power outages, by using generators. Following his orders, the Parks Department removed fallen trees from roads, including near Sindh Museum Road, Allama Daood Hota Library, and outside Al-Fajr Food Restaurant on Vadhu Wah.
In parts of Qasimabad, including Gulistan-e-Sajjad, Citizen Colony, Anwar Villas, and Wahdat Colony, rainwater entered homes due to delayed drainage.
Hesco spokesperson Muhammad Sadiq Kanbhar told The News that strong winds and rain damaged insulators and conductors across several feeders, causing major outages.
By Tuesday night, power had been restored to 147 out of 154 feeders in Hyderabad, with work ongoing on 3, while 4 feeders remained shut for safety reasons.
Hesco also prioritized restoring power to 29 feeders that supply electricity to critical pumping stations. According to the spokesperson, tree falls and strong winds often cause technical issues, but restoration begins with these essential areas once the rain subsides.
Other districts in Hyderabad Division, including Thatta, Badin, Sujawal, Jamshoro, Dadu, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, and Tando Muhammad Khan, also witnessed continuous rainfall over the last three days, causing widespread waterlogging.
The rains have also significantly damaged standing crops of cotton and rice across these districts. According to the Meteorological Department, Thatta received 60mm and Dadu’s Gorakh Hill Station recorded 52mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Additional water from nearby hills has flowed toward Sehwan and Johi tehsils, adding to the risk.
In Mirpurkhas Division, rainfall continued till Tuesday night, with Mirpurkhas receiving 5mm, Mithi 19mm, Kaloi 15mm, Diplo 12mm, Umerkot 16mm, and Nawabshah 15mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours.