9
Extreme
Flood Risk in Karachi, Pakistan
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- High risk rating for Karachi based on ThinkHazard (River flood)
- Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Significant river or coastal flood exposure
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - SE of Karachi, Sind, Pakistan (2024-09-03) — 1,250,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Karachi is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Karachi Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Karachi
Floods - Karachi, Pakistan
July 27, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - SE of Karachi, Sind, Pakistan
September 2, 2024 — WARNING
1,250,000 people exposed; $2,748M capital exposed
Flood - SE of Karachi, Sind, Pakistan
June 7, 2024 — WARNING
1,180,000 people exposed; $2,750M capital exposed
Flood - SE of Karachi, Sind, Pakistan
August 23, 2024 — WARNING
1,180,000 people exposed; $2,750M capital exposed
Flood - SE of Karachi, Sind, Pakistan
August 30, 2023 — WARNING
284,000 people exposed; $445M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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Score: 5/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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