Celebrities cite lack of preparations as reason for flooding in Karachi

(Web Desk) - Celebrities condemned the authorities after Karachi was affected by the devastating monsoon rains and unprecedented urban flooding.

They voiced frustration, grief, and anger, amplifying the public’s outrage at what many see as consistent governance failures.

Singer Shuja Haider asked whether elections alone could save a city that once flourished but now feels like a forsaken town.

Mawra Hocane lamented that Karachi was once again drowning, not just in floodwaters, but also in years of negligence and broken promises.

Talha Anjum used satire to describe the helplessness of citizens, sarcastically noting that number plates could not save drowning motorbikes.

Farhan Saeed broadened the issue beyond Karachi, suggesting Lahore would also face similar negligence if citizens kept enduring in silence.

Maryam Nafees offered optimism, praising the humanity of Karachiites who welcomed strangers into their homes and shared food during the crisis.

Hina Altaf reflected emotionally on the disaster, reminding followers that such rainfall highlights collective vulnerability when infrastructure is so poorly managed.

Sanam Saeed bluntly accused authorities of abandoning the city.

She questioned whether any real governance existed during such a massive catastrophe.

Dino Ali underlined the bitter irony, stressing that even in 2025, a predictable monsoon continues to incapacitate one of the world’s largest cities.

The celebrities have repeated that while climate challenges will intensify, stagnant governance leaves citizens paying the ultimate price every monsoon season.