Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Korangi causeway closed; traffic diverted to Godam Chowrangi, Expressway

Korangi causeway closed

Korangi Causeway Road closed for all kind of traffic after flooding in Malir River here on Saturday.

After water overflow, traffic police have closed both the tracks of Korangi causeway for traffic to avoid any untoward incident.

The traffic is being diverted to Expressway and Godam Chowrangi, said the police.

It is to be mentioned here that the flooding was caused in recent monsoon rainfall in Malir River and rising level of the water swept away the filter wall of the Malir spillway.

The breach in the dyke and flooding had posed threat to Korangi industrial area and the adjacent population, but the situation was controlled by the administration.

The Traffic Police had earlier closed EBM Causeway for traffic due to the rising water level in Malir River.

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Parts of Sindh to receive light to heavy showers from today: PMD

Rain in Sindh

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rains from today (Friday) till Monday in Karachi and other parts of Sindh.

According to PMD, fifth monsoon system will produce widespread rains in the country during the next three days. Karachi is expected to receive more than 100mm rain from today.

The metropolis received light to moderate showers today and tomorrow, said, director Met Office. Other parts of Sindh including, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Dadu, Tharparkar, Sanghar, Sukkur, Larkana and others are also expected to rain downpour.

Heavy falls are expected in Lasbella, Khuzdar, Barkhan, Moosa Khel and other areas, said the weather forecast.

The fifth spell of monsoon in Karachi and other parts of southern parts of Sindh, predicted by the weather office from August 14 to 16, was weakened and brought light rainfall and drizzle in the city.

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Karachi rain: Korangi Causeway sealed, 10 people killed so far

Rain showers were reported across Karachi on Saturday morning in the third consecutive day. The fourth spell of rain started on Thursday and is expected to end on Saturday (today).

Light showers were reported in DHA, Clifton, Defence View, Old City areas, Burns Road, Saddar, MA Jinnah Road, Sharae Faisal, Nursery and Baloch Colony.

Heavy rain was reported at 11am in Lyari. Two people were killed when a roof collapsed in Jahanabad. One person was injured.

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