The Sindh government announced that all public and private schools in Karachi will remain closed on Wednesday, August 20, due to forecasts of further heavy rainfall. Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah said schools would remain shut across the city in view of possible downpours.
Senior provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon also confirmed the decision, adding that the government’s response teams were fully active during the ongoing rains.
“The entire government machinery is operational, and drainage work is under way,” he said, adding, “The public’s lives and safety are the top priority. Citizens should not leave their homes unnecessarily.”
He further said the provincial administration would continue to provide relief to residents. “The Sindh government will never abandon the people and is providing every possible facility,” he added.
کل کراچی کے تمام سرکاری و نجی اسکول اور کالجز بند رہیں گے، وزیر تعلیم سندھ سردار شاہ
— Minister Education & Literacy Government of Sindh (@MinisterEduGos) August 19, 2025
At least seven people were killed in Karachi on Tuesday after heavy monsoon rains battered the city, flooding neighbourhoods and paralysing traffic.
According to data from the Meteorological Department, Gulshan-e-Hadeed received the heaviest rainfall at 145mm, followed by the old area of Karachi Airport with 138mm, Keamari 137mm, Jinnah Terminal 135mm, University Road 132mm, and DHA Phase VII 121mm. PAF Faisal Base (Shahrah-e-Faisal) recorded 114mm.
Other parts of the city also witnessed significant downpours, including Surjani Town (111mm) and North Karachi (108mm). Korangi saw nearly 97mm, while Nazimabad logged 92mm. Areas such as Orangi Town (66mm), Gulshan-e-Maymar (75mm), and PAF Masroor Base (75mm) also experienced heavy showers.
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On the directives of Mayor Murtaza Wahab, a rain emergency has been enforced across Karachi, with all teams placed on high alert to respond to urban flooding, traffic disruptions, and other rain-related incidents.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert during the ongoing monsoon rains. He instructed rescue services and the administration to stay fully mobilised in view of heavy rainfall.
The CM ordered strict monitoring of drains and the drainage system to prevent urban flooding, and directed the Karachi mayor to ensure machinery and staff remain active for the immediate disposal of rainwater.
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