In pictures: Torrential rains wreak havoc in Sindh

Emergency imposed after heavy rainfall brings life to a standstill in Karachi and other parts of province


NEWS DESK August 25, 2020
The Met Office has predicted that the current spell with continue til Thursday (August 27). PHOTO: EXPRESS

Rain emergency was imposed in Sindh on Tuesday after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Karachi and other parts of the province.

The current rain spell, which started around 4am in many areas, continues unabated in Karachi as the city witnesses the heaviest spell of the current monsoon system.

The PMD has also issued an urban flooding warning for the metropolis.

A general view shows road traffic during the monsoon rain in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man stands outside his cabin shop on a flooded street during the monsoon rain in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man swims with the help of empty canisters through a flooded road during the monsoon rain. PHOTO: REUTERS

Commuters ride past a flooded street during the monsoon rain. PHOTO: REUTERS

People gather and wait on stairs of a pedestrian bridge at a flooded street during the monsoon rain in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

People wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles during the monsoon rain in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

Karachi's one of the busiest road is inundated with with rain water. PHOTO: EXPRESS

Relief operation is underway to drain rain water from Karachi's main road. PHOTO: EXPRESS

PHOTO: EXPRESSPolice man is helping the elderly man to cross the road during rain in Karachi. PHOTO: EXPRESS

 

COMMENTS

Replying to X

Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.

For more information, please see our Comments FAQ