Photos: Highest August rains on record leave Karachi inundated

Karachi is experiencing its highest ever rainfall recorded in the month of August. Authorities call this a disastrous situation for the city as incessant rains have flooded all major areas, brought the transport network to a halt and left at least 13 people dead so far. According to the Pakistan Meterological Department (PMD), Karachi has received nearly 484 mm (19 inches) of rain this August which is bound to increase as the rains are expected to continue through the week.

Updated on: Aug 28, 2020 6:11 PM IST

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People travel atop a bus roof while others wade through a flooded road in Karachi, Pakistan on August 27. Incessant rains in Karachi have broken all records for the month of August, causing widespread flooding and killing at least 13 people so far. (Akhtar Soomro / REUTERS)

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A man rides on a donkey led cart during heavy rain in Karachi on August 27. According to a Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) report, nearly 484 mm (19 inches) of rain has fallen this month and of that 130 mm on August 27 alone. (Asif Hassan / AFP)

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People evacuate a flooded residential area in Karachi on August 27 which marked the third day of heavy rains this week that have forced the residents to abandon their homes. (Asif Hassan / AFP)

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A man examines his house damaged by heavy rains in Yar Mohammad village near Karachi on August 27. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah told Reuters that heavy rainfall has caused a “disastrous situation” as the rains are expected to continue through the week in Karachi. (Fareen Khan / AP)

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Volunteers distribute food to flood affected residents at a flooded area in Karachi on August 26. Shah has further instructed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to provide food, water and other essential items to the people affected by the flash floods in the city. (Rizwan Tabassum / AFP)

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Residents hold a rope to cross a flooded residential area in Karachi on August 26. Instances of heavy rain and severe flooding across Karachi have led to power outages with the city’s energy provider Karachi Electric also tweeting that people should be prepared for long power breakdowns, Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Suhail Rajput told PTI. (Asif Hassan / AFP)

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Navy officers monitor the flood situation in a flooded area in Karachi on August 26. Pakistan’s military said in a public announcement that it will deploy rescue helicopters to Karachi to transport some 200 families to safety as the flood situation continues to look grim. (Asif Hassan / AFP)