Karachi’s KPT Flyover to Remain Shut for a Month, Adding to the City’s Chaotic Situation

The KPT Flyover in Karachi will remain closed for one month as the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) initiates essential repair and maintenance work. Mayor Murtaza Wahab confirmed the closure, emphasizing the need for the flyover’s structural integrity.

To facilitate traffic flow, the KMC has developed a diversion plan in coordination with the city’s Traffic Police. Commuters are urged to use alternate routes during the closure to minimize disruption.

The flyover shutdown comes amid growing public anger over continuous power outages across Karachi. On Monday, residents in areas like Liaquatabad and Azizabad staged protests following extended load-shedding in soaring temperatures. Protestors blocked roads and set tyres ablaze, demanding immediate restoration of electricity and accountability from K-Electric and the government.

Making matters worse, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted that Karachi will continue experiencing extreme heat, with maximum temperatures hitting 41°C on Tuesday. The sea breeze—critical for cooling the coastal city—is expected to remain suspended throughout most of the day, only returning partially by evening and fully by April 24.

And it doesn’t end there, the Deputy Director of the Met Department, Anjum Nazeer Zaigham, warned that the return of sea winds could increase humidity levels, making the city feel even hotter. He also noted the possibility of dust and windstorms developing as a result of excessive heating, urging residents to take precautions.