Torrential rain abused Karachi on Tuesday, crippling daily life, flooding roads and leaves many commuters stranded for hours. Vehicles were stuck in long queues across major transmission roads due to water counting, while residents struggled to reach their destinations.
Despite the disturbance, Karachiite’s spirit remained unprotected. Businesses, shops and mosques opened their doors to stranded passers -by and offer them a place to sit and rest.
“If you get caught in the rain, our doors are open. Come in, take space, dry off and make yourself at home. Feel free to use our wifi, charge your phone or just wait for the clouds to clear, no need to order a thing. And to warm yourself, enjoy a cup of tea for free,” announced cafe.
The movement was not isolated. Across Karachi, citizens took social media that offer help to the stranded. Offices, mosques, Madaris and the Political Party rooms opened their doors for temporary shelter.
“My office in DHA -Phase 7 … If you want, you can stay there,” read a social media post. Another offered space near Shahrah-e-Faisal: “If anyone stuck at Shahrah-e-Faisal may be in our office in Fortune Tower.”
Local residents in other areas also entered. “Any help needed near the Gullhan-E-Iqbal Block 7 I’m available,” said a post. Another offered shelter near Clifton Block 8 and Pechs Block 6, which provided charging facilities, water and food.
Khizar Khan confirmed a bargaining effort. “We have opened all our 103 mosques, Madaris and party offices over Karachi. Night stay, phone charging facilities, toilets, food and drink everyone will be there. Don’t hesitate to get there if you’re stuck.”
The outflow of support highlighted Karachiite’s resilience and generosity and gave relief to those affected by the sudden flood.
At least seven people were killed in Karachi on Tuesday after heavy monsoon rains beaten the city, flooded neighborhoods and paralyzed traffic.
Heavy monsoon rained different parts of the city, where the Saadi town received the highest registered rainfall. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, the following rainfall measurements were registered over Karachi.
Saadi Town: 176 mm (highest), Guldhan-e-Haded: 173 mm, Nazimabad: 175.6 mm, Airport (Old Area): 158.7 mm, Jinnah Terminal: 152.8 mm, Surjani Town: 150.6 mm, North Karachi: 144.3 mm, Keamari: 140 mm, University Road: 137.4 mm, Housing Authority: 133 mm, Guldhan-e-Memar: 132.7 mm, Korangi: 120.3 mm, Faisal Base: 115 mm, Masroor Base: 98 mm, Orangi Town: 67.7 mm
On the directives of Mayor Murtaza Wahab, a rain has been enforced across Karachi, with all teams placed on high alarms to respond to the city’s floods, traffic disorders and other rain -related events.
