Torrential monsoon rains lashed Karachi on Tuesday, triggering urban flooding in several neighbourhoods, disrupting traffic, and causing widespread power outages.

Dark clouds covered the city by afternoon, followed by heavy showers with strong winds in areas including Surjani Town, Federal B Area, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Qayyumabad, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Malir, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Nazimabad, and New Karachi.

Rainwater accumulated on major roads and inner streets, with Gulshan-e-Hadeed experiencing severe flooding as water entered homes, forcing residents to move valuables to safer places.

Key intersections such as Hasan Square, Nipa Chowrangi, Jail Chowrangi, Liaquatabad, Korangi, Karsaz, and the Expressway also witnessed waterlogging, bringing traffic flow to a near standstill.

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