Published on, Aug. 20 -- August 20, 2025 4:09 PM

Heavy monsoon rains battered Karachi on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding and multiple casualties. At least 12 people died in separate incidents across the city. Four died when a wall collapsed in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 12, while another person died in a similar incident in Orangi Town Sector 11. Additionally, four people died from electrocution in North Karachi and Shah Faisal Colony. A man also died after a short circuit caused a fire at a petrol pump in Malir.

The heavy rain caused massive urban flooding in Karachi, disrupting power and internet services. Roads became waterlogged, making travel difficult and dangerous. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) warned of con...