Karachi Rains: LIVE UPDATES for August 20-21, 2025

Karachi, Pakistan’s vibrant coastal hub, is gearing up for a dynamic weather shift on August 20 and 21, 2025, with conditions ranging from thundery showers to partly cloudy skies, according to trusted meteorological sources. This is coming up after heavy rain on August 19, when the city’s whole drainage system crippled after a huge spell of monsoon rain which started from 6 PM.

LIVE UPDATES

• Sindh government announced closure of all private and public educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities on Thursday.
• At around 8 PM on August 20, many areas of Karachi including Malir, Shah Faisal Colony, and Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Razzaqabad, Shah Latif Town, Bhains Colony, Kathore, Gadap, M-9 Motorway, Nooriabad, and Ahsanabad experienced intense rainfall.
• At around 2:30 PM on August 20, Karachi witnessed a short but heavy spell of rain in Saddar, Shah Faisal Colony, Scheme 33, Malir and Gulistan-e-Jauhar.
• Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, in a press conference, earlier in the day urged the residents of the metropolis to stay at home and maintained that the roads inundated with water due to heavy rain yesterday have been cleared.
• Murtaza Wahab said that the city’s drainage system is prepared for 40mm rainfall
• At 3:15 PM, Nazimabad, Federal B Area, Defence, Clifton and adjoining areas also received heavy showers.
• Even after 24 Hours, many of the city’s residential areas like Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Nazimabad Block B and Banaras are without power.
• At least 15 people have been reported dead with “Karachi Floods” being searched internationally. Most recently, a body was found from a nallah in New Karachi area.
• At Around 8:08 PM, Karachi’s Saddar, Old City Area, DHA, Clifton, Razzaqabad, Malir, Korangi, Scheme 33, Shah Latif Town and Bhains Colony area received heavy showers.
• At around 3:30 PM on August 21, Karachi’s Scheme 33, Gulshan-e-Hadeed and Gulistan-e-Jauhar received heavy showers.
• Heavy rains for past two days saw landsliding in Karachi’s Kati Pahari area forcing the citizens to look for cover and stay indoors.
• Liaquatabad, Model Town, Korangi, Model Town saw most damage due to recent rains with totally inundated roads.
• Korangi Causeway has been closed to traffic due to heavy damage.
• Nazimabad Underpass, a main artery, has also been closed for traffic as it is totally submerged in rainwater.
• A shop selling firecrackers on M.A. Jinnah Road caught fire on August 21.
• Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab urged the citizens to stay at home after heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi at about 5 PM on August 21. Malir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Saddar, North Karachi, Surjani Town and other areas started receiving rainfall which has not stopped till the filing.
• At Around 7PM on August 21, 2025, Met Department said that many areas of Karachi may receive heavy rain in next three hours.

August 20, 2025 Forecast: Thundery Showers and Hazy Conditions

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Karachi is expected to experience thundery showers with a gentle breeze. Temperatures will peak at 33°C (92°F) and drop to 26°C (79°F) at night, with northwest winds blowing at 8 mph (13 km/h). The Weather Channel reports a 40% chance of rain with isolated thunderstorms in the morning, transitioning to cloudy skies by afternoon. Winds will shift to the west at 10 to 20 mph, and hazy conditions will persist, potentially affecting visibility.

AccuWeather warns of a strong morning thunderstorm, followed by breezy, cloudy weather, urging caution due to possible urban flooding, and a recurring concern in Pakistan’s monsoon season.

August 21, 2025: Lighter Clouds and Breezy Weather

By Thursday, August 21, 2025, the weather is set to improve slightly, with light cloud cover and a gentle breeze, according to BBC Weather. Highs will remain around 33°C (91°F), with lows at 27°C (80°F) and westerly winds at 12 mph (19 km/h). The Weather Channel predicts considerable clouds early, giving way to partly cloudy skies later, with temperatures ranging from 89°F to 82°F. Westerly winds will strengthen to 15 to 25 mph, and hazy conditions will linger, though no significant rainfall is expected, offering a reprieve from the previous day’s showers. Read More: Public holiday announced amid urban flooding risk in Karachi Weather Trends and Planning Tips August in Karachi typically brings warm, humid conditions with frequent rainfall, aligning with data from easeweather.com, which notes an average temperature of 30.9°C and over 20 rainy days this month, with 103.8 mm of precipitation.

The thundery showers on August 20 could disrupt travel and outdoor plans, especially given recent flooding concerns in cities like Lahore. On August 21, the lighter cloud cover provides a better window for outdoor activities, though haze may still pose challenges for sensitive groups. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas, monitor real-time weather alerts, and consider masks during hazy periods to mitigate air quality concerns.