KARACHI/HYDERABAD: Intermittent rainfall has been lashing several cities across Sindh for the past two days, significantly affecting daily life.The current monsoon spell began on Sunday evening in Hyderabad Division, with Hyderabad city recording more than 33 mm of rainfall and 27mm in the airport area by 11pm on Monday night.
Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in key areas of Hyderabad, including Thandi Sarak, Station Road, Hussainabad, Latifabad Railway Crossing, Latifabad Unit 2, Qasimabad, and the inner city areas such as Cloth Market. Many shopkeepers chose to close the cloth market to prevent damage to their goods.
Hyderabad Mayor Kashif Shoro, along with district administration officials, visited low-lying areas and drainage channels, including Tulsidas Pumping Station, to assess the situation. In rural Hyderabad, the Tandojam area has also been under continuous rainfall, with the Meteorological Department recording 44 mm of rain there.
In Hyderabad Division, Thatta recorded 47mm and Badin 43.5mm of rainfall. Light to heavy showers continued over the last two days in Sujawal, Jamshoro, Tando Muhammad Khan, Matiari, and Tando Allahyar.
In Jamshoro district, cities like Jamshoro, Kotri, and Bhansaeedabad experienced severe waterlogging due to poor urban planning, causing hardships for residents. Likewise, in Matiari district, cities including Hala, New Saeedabad, and Matiari city saw disruptions in routine life due to rain.
Rainfall in the Kirthar mountain range spanning Jamshoro and Dadu districts led to new water streams, including Ganj Canal, reaching the nearby rural areas of Johi and Sehwan tehsils. According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon spell started from Mithi in the Mirpurkhas Division, where the desert region of Thar continues to receive scattered showers. By 8am on Monday, Nagarparkar recorded 164mm of rain, Kaloi 101 mm, and Mithi 60 mm.
The rain in Nagarparkar has significantly filled the lakes around Karoonjhar Hills, and water from a formed stream has reached roads and nearby villages, a welcome development for the local desert residents who rely on this water for drinking, livestock, and agriculture throughout the year.
In Mirpurkhas city, heavy rains since Sunday evening submerged main roads and low-lying areas. Other affected cities in the division include Digri, Tando Jan Muhammad, Kunri, and Naukot.
Meanwhile, in the Nawabshah Division, Sanghar district witnessed heavy rainfall on the night between Sunday and Monday, with 51 mm recorded by the morning. Rainfall continued across cities like Shahdadpur, Sanghar, Khipro, Nawabshah city, and Jam Sahib on Monday. Electricity supply has also been affected in many areas.
According to Hesco spokesperson Sadiq Kunbhar, 128 feeders in Hyderabad have been restored, while 25 feeders are still tripped due to rain. Out of Hesco region’s total 670 feeders, 586 have been restored, while electricity remains suspended in 84 feeders across the region. Hesco technical teams are working to restore full power.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted continued rainfall in various parts of Sindh, particularly lower Sindh, until September 10.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), two people lost their lives and three others were injured due to rainfall in Sindh between September 7 and 8. Among the deceased was a child, while the injured include a child and two women.
Since June 2025 up to September 8, a total of 60 people have died and 81 have beeninjured across Sindh due to rain-related incidents, according to NDMA data.
Light rain in Karachi
Light to moderate rains lashed parts of Karachi on Monday evening amid predictions of “very heavy downpours” and thunderstorms today, which may lead to urban flooding in the metropolis.
The areas which witnessed light rain include I I Chundrigar Road and its adjoining areas, while some areas near Sharea Faisal and several blocks of Gulistan-e-Johar received moderate showers. Gulshan-e-Hadeed, M9 Motorway and areas of Scheme 33 also receive light to heavy rains.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department released rainfall figures recorded across different parts of Karachi, stating that the highest rainfall was observed at University Road, were 8.8 millimetres were recorded.
According to the data, Gulshan-e-Maymar received 8mm, 7mm at Gulshan-e-Hadeed while 6.6mm were measured at Old Airport and 4.3mm at Saadi Town.
In other areas, Korangi recorded 4mm, PAF Base Shahrah-e-Faisal 3mm, Jinnah Terminal 2.8mm and Nazimabad 1.5mm. North Karachi and Keamari received 1.2mm and 1mm of rainfall, respectively.
Earlier, the Met Department warned that “very heavy downpours” may lash Karachi today and tomorrow (Tuesday), as a powerful monsoon system maintains its intensity as a deep depression over land, centred over Tharparkar.
The PMD spokesperson said the system would pass close to Karachi on Tuesday, warning that the situation in the city “may remain severe”, with strong winds of 60 to 70 kilometres per hour likely during the spell.
“This system is producing intense rainfall and could deliver over 100 millimetres of rain in Karachi during the entire spell,” PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir said, cautioning of urban flooding due to the city’s poor infrastructure.
Low-lying areas could be inundated, and citizens have been urged to avoid weak infrastructure and stay indoors during intense showers.
Power situation
As Karachi witnessed the second consecutive day of monsoon rains, K-Electric (KE) reported that its power generation, transmission and distribution network remained stable, with only limited outages experienced across the city.
According to the company, around 60 feeders out of more than 2,100 were temporarily switched off at the peak of the downpour, largely as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and protect infrastructure.
The affected feeders were promptly restored once ground teams, working in coordination with civic authorities, cleared the areas.
“The stability of KE’s distribution system, despite challenging conditions, is a testament to years of investment and preparation for Karachi’s monsoon,” said KE spokesperson Imran Rana. “We remain committed to ensuring reliable power supply while safeguarding our customers and communities through timely communication and coordinated response.”
The KE reiterated that public safety remains its top priority during the rainy season, advising citizens to stay away from poles, meters, service brackets, and broken or tangled cables and internet wires, especially in waterlogged areas.
For electricity-related emergencies, citizens can call the 118 helpline, while restoration updates and service alerts are available on KE’s social media platforms, WhatsApp self-service channel and the KE Live app.
