Floods triggered by monsoon rains crippled Karachi on Tuesday, with few people able to make it to work or school, officials said.
Many streets were impassable, cars were stuck, several fuel stations were inundated and no visible efforts were underway to drain water.
“We have recorded 50-100 mm (2 to 4 inches) of rain in Karachi and the situation is pretty bad. Many main roads and areas are inundated at the moment and it can turn even worse,” said Mohammad Hussain Syed, the city’s district coordination officer.
He said no casualties had been recorded.
Officials at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) said they will close early at noon due to negligible attendance and thin trade volumes. However, many banks were also closed.
“I thought I would be able to make it to work, but it was a wrong decision. Now I am stuck. My car has broken down and I can’t even find anyone for help,” said banker Khalid Hussain, standing knee-deep in water.
The recent record breaking rainfall in Karachi has made the lives of Karachites miserable. It is due to lack of Government proper management.
that's great .. at least it is raining in karachi!
kahan gayi sab say bari parties karachi ki…..
sab corruption k badshah hain koi awam ka nahi sochta…
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