Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 5:41 AM

First heavy rain of monsoon triggered urban flooding in Karachi on Tuesday, paralysing the metropolis as major roads were submerged, businesses shut down, and several areas faced power outages.

Authorities have advised people to avoid commuting, as many returning from work and school remain stranded with water rising several feet in areas, including Malir - a situation reminiscent of the devastating 2022 rains.

Intermittent downpours continued to lash Karachi throughout the day, leaving much of the city submerged. Several neighbourhoods, including Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Korangi Crossing, Liaquatabad, Baldia Town, Rafah-e-Aam, and Shah Faisal Colony, reported rainwater entering homes.

In some...