Karachi received the ultimate Eid gift this week, the much-awaited monsoon rains of the season. The happiness was paired with rain Selfies and crunchy pakoras.
However, the joy of delightful weather soon faded with power outages, flooded streets and traffic jams.
We have to admit that this is what Monsoon showers in the City of Lights always seem to be. The citizens await the rainy season to get a break from the scorching heat.
However, it soon turns out to be a bane rather than a boon for the town.
After effects of rain are so hateful #KarachiRain #karachiweather #Sanitation
— انتهائ بدتميز (@SalmanAsad3) June 28, 2017
Just see how the rain created a havoc in Karachi!
#Karachi: State of #DHA Phase-2 Extension after #KarachiRain.#KHIAlerts pic.twitter.com/ngut7aeN2B
— SherY – (@sherytheketchup) January 15, 2017
Swimming pools erupted everywhere!
Yes! There's a swimming pool outside my house ! #KarachiRain https://t.co/eQYBmkhVER
— Fatima Saleem (@fatimasaleem13) January 14, 2017
Awful awful amount of water on the roads in #Karachi. Speaks volumes about the planning and systems in place.
— Hassaan A (@hassaan_a) June 30, 2017
The flooded streets caused so much trouble on the roads!
First proper monsoon downpour in different areas inundated roads and streets in #Karachi. #Monsoon2017 #Rain pic.twitter.com/pRLL19IF1q
— The Saviour (@i_ptivf) June 28, 2017
Electricity was not restored even after the downpour stopped!
More than 60% karachi still in dark while rain stopped 2hrs ago. Great corporatocracy of your beloved #KE Governor sb!!@RealM_Zubair
— Naeem ur Rehman (@NaeemRehmanEngr) June 28, 2017
Many people have lost their lives due to the harsh weather
#Karachi lyf of khi ppl with rain.If dsnt rain they die of heat stroke .if rain they die of currnt/gutter/flood.aftr rain die of diseases.
— Talal (@Je_suis_Talal) June 30, 2017
It all raises a big question about the development of the city!
#Karachi rains.As usual city swamped, roads flooded, no drainage, no infrastructure. Where is #Karachi's development & its share of revenue?
— Tausif Kamal (@Tkamal147) June 30, 2017
Rain Emergency has been now declared in Karachi
#Karachi: Another beautiful view of Shahra-e-Faisal ahead of #KarachiRain.#RainComing #Monsoon #KHIAlerts pic.twitter.com/5yiAtreI6d
— SherY – (@sherytheketchup) June 29, 2017
But how can Karachiites enjoy the rain when it becomes a curse for so many?
400 feeders of @KElectricPk have tripped due to #KarachiRain says Spokesperson. #Karachi #Rain
— TaHa★★★ (@taha_ansaris) June 28, 2017
After heavy rain took over Karachi yesterday evening, Pakistan Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has imposed a rain emergency in the city.
Stay safe people!
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