Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah has issued a high alert for the entire Sindh province, including Karachi, following severe stormy rains.
The Minister has cancelled Eid leaves for all departmental staff, emphasizing that the Sindh government is working actively to protect lives and property. He urged citizens to remain indoors and avoid electrical installations. “Heavy machinery has been deployed to areas where rainwater has accumulated,” he added.
All officers and staff have been directed to reach major highways immediately to begin water drainage operations, with special priority given to drainage around markets in cities and towns to facilitate the public.
Stormy rains struck Karachi on Wednesday night, accompanied by thunderstorms, heavy drizzle, and high winds. Areas affected include Liaquatabad, North Karachi, Nagan Chowrangi, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad, Manghopir, Orangi Town, SITE Area, Lines Area, Gurumandir, Jehangir Road, Lasbela, and Teen Hatti. Thunderstorms were also reported over Jail Chowrangi, Azizabad, Federal B Area, and Gulberg.
The intense weather led to immediate electricity suspensions in several neighborhoods. High-velocity winds uprooted trees across the city, including one on I.I. Chundrigar Road and several in Burns Road vicinity, though no injuries were reported. Tables and chairs at multiple hotels were also blown away by the storm.
Downpours further affected Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, the Airport, Malir, Defence, Clifton, Qayoomabad, PECHS, and Bahadurabad.
The heavy rains stranded shoppers visiting Karachi’s markets for Eid, leaving men, women, and children stuck at various locations across the city.
