Heavy rain and urban flooding is set to lash Pakistan starting August 4, 2025, raising fears of floods in major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of intense monsoon showers, urging residents to prepare for potential chaos as streets and homes face the risk of inundation.
“We’re scared after last year’s floods,” said Saima, a mother of three in Karachi’s low-lying Gulshan-e-Iqbal area. Her words capture the anxiety gripping communities as memories of past deluges resurface. The forecast predicts thunderstorms and heavy downpours across Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan, with rivers and drains already strained. Posts on X reflect public concern, with one user sharing, “Karachi’s drainage can’t handle this. We need action now!”
Warning on Heavy Rain and Urban Flooding
Authorities have issued alerts for flash floods in hilly areas and urban flooding in cities, where poor drainage systems exacerbate the crisis. The National Disaster Management Authority is mobilizing resources, but local governments face criticism for delayed preparations. In Lahore, shopkeeper Ahmed Raza lamented, “Every year, we lose business to flooding. Why aren’t we ready?”
What’s Next
The monsoon’s wrath threatens lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure, with low-income neighborhoods most at risk. Relief agencies are on standby, but the scale of the challenge looms large. As Pakistan braces for impact, communities hope for swift response and long-term solutions to weather the storm.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 3rd, 2025
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