The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning for potential urban flooding in parts of Sindh, Balochistan, and Southern Punjab due to expected heavy rainfall in the coming days.
According to the advisory, south-eastern Sindh is likely to experience heavy rain until Wednesday, which could lead to urban flooding in low-lying coastal districts. Flash floods are also anticipated in the streams of Lasbela and Khuzdar within Balochistan’s Kirthar ranges.
The NDMA further cautioned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted across the Sulaiman range and Southern Punjab, increasing the risk of higher water flow in rivers and streams. In response, authorities have urged the public to avoid crossing rivers and streams and to follow the instructions of local administrations to ensure their safety.
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This warning comes as Karachi, the country’s largest metropolis, is still recovering from the devastation caused by last month’s torrential rains. That downpour overwhelmed the city’s fragile infrastructure, leading to at least eight deaths, crippling traffic, disrupting electricity, and submerging key roads. The Pakistan Meteorological Department reported that areas such as Saadi Town, Gulshan-i-Hadeed, and Nazimabad recorded rainfall between 130mm and 176mm during that period.
At the time, the NDMA had warned that monsoon activity would likely continue until the end of the month, while federal and provincial authorities coordinated relief efforts. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif assured Sindh of full federal support, and Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah declared a public holiday and suspended schools. These repeated episodes of urban flooding highlight Karachi’s vulnerability to climate shocks and its inadequate drainage infrastructure, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable urban planning and climate resilience investments in Pakistan’s commercial hub.
