It continued to deteriorate: Karachi is currently facing a serious issue with swarms of flies. They can be found everywhere in the city, including neighborhoods, markets, and stores, bothering everyone. They are a nuisance on the streets, entering buildings and vehicles, and landing on various surfaces, such as food and people. Flies are often associated with flooding, which is a common occurrence in Karachi. Dr. Seemin Jamali, the executive director of one of the city's largest public hospitals, stated that this is the most severe fly infestation she has ever seen. “There is a large number of flies and mosquitoes,” she said. “It is not just impacting the everyday lives of people — they are quite frightening and harassing individuals. It is impossible to walk down the street without encountering numerous flies.” 

Flies can be seen on fruits and vegetables at a market in Karachi, Pakistan, as of Aug. 28, 2019. Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has been experiencing heavy rainfall, poor drainage, and a garbage issue leading to a widespread infestation of bugs. Despite efforts to fumigate the city, the flies persist, causing growing frustration among residents. The city's ongoing issues with garbage and drainage are receiving renewed attention and frustration, sparking anger among residents. Political factions have long used these problems to criticize each other, but no improvements have been made. The recent infestation of flies in Karachi, Pakistan, is believed to be a result of heavy rains, poor drainage, and a garbage problem. Experts suggest that the combination of stagnant rainwater, garbage on the streets, and waste from the recent Eid al-Adha festival contributed to the infestation. Noman Ahmed, an expert on the city's water issues, stated that the recent rainfall was not unusually heavy. He mentioned that the recent rains in Karachi exposed the city's ongoing issues with urban development, sewage, waste management, and water contamination, particularly the practice of using natural drains as dumping grounds for solid waste. Ahmed warned that if similar weather events occur, the city could become completely dysfunctional. In Bohri Bazaar, flies covering a man's hat are a visible result of Karachi's heavy rains, poor drainage, and garbage problem. Jamali also noted that there has been a surge in medical conditions such as malaria, gastroenteritis, typhoid, dengue fever, chikungunya virus, respiratory disorders, and Congo fever due to the unsanitary conditions. In the Bohri Bazaar in Karachi, Pakistan on August 28, 2019, a man's hat was covered with flies due to heavy rains, poor drainage, and a garbage problem in Pakistan's biggest city. The bugs are now a widespread issue. A woman noted that the community must take responsibility for the situation, mentioning the dumping of sacrificial animals' offal on the streets as a contributing factor to the garbage problem. Vendors in the bazaar were seen fanning their goods to keep flies away, as the insects flew in and out of shops and settled on various displays. Muhammad Ismail Siddiqui, aged 54, is a vendor who sells traditional sweets such as jalebi and gulab jamun. He has covered his sweets with clear plastic to protect them. Siddiqui expressed concern about the flies, stating that they are not just a seasonal problem. In the past, the government used to conduct fumigation drives early in the day, but now there is nothing being done. Siddiqui feels helpless as his business has been severely impacted. "Those who arrive simply observe the abundance of flies." 

Flies are widespread in a meat market located in the Empress Market in Karachi, Pakistan, as of August 28, 2019. The city's ongoing issues with heavy rainfall, poor drainage, and inadequate waste management have led to a significant insect problem. The local political parties have been quick to point fingers at the city's leadership for the situation. Recently, sanitation has once again become a focal point for politicians, who are using it as a tool for both rallying support and attacking their opponents. Pakistan's largest city is facing a significant issue with heavy rains, poor drainage, and a garbage problem, leading to an infestation of bugs. The PTI, currently in power at the national level, is attempting to gain influence in Karachi to challenge the traditional dominance of the PPP at the provincial level. A local PTI legislator initiated a "Let's Clean Karachi" campaign, indirectly blaming the PPP for the garbage issue. However, a PPP senator, Saeed Ghani, argues that the campaign has exacerbated the problem with poorly managed cleanups. The task of truly cleaning up Karachi, where garbage is commonly seen piled up on roadsides and in empty spaces, would be a difficult and costly endeavor. The city of Karachi generates approximately 12,000 tons of waste on a daily basis. The resources and infrastructure in Karachi have not been able to keep pace with the rapid expansion, population growth, and changes in lifestyle among its over 15 million residents. Additionally, Karachi is facing the same challenges related to climate change that are affecting the rest of Pakistan. This is evident in issues such as flies infesting produce in markets due to heavy rains, poor drainage, and a garbage crisis in the city. Karachi's management is intricate and divided, with waste management and municipal services being handled by separate agencies. Construction of buildings often encroaches on drains, and certain areas of the city, including upscale neighborhoods, are managed separately as cantonment areas. The city's recent heavy rains, poor drainage system, and garbage issue have led to a widespread infestation of bugs, including flies on produce at a market in Karachi, Pakistan. Ahmed, an expert on water issues, stated that the livability of Karachi is decreasing and the city is in need of a sanitation emergency to address the backlog of waste in the streets and drains. This would require provincial resources and cooperation among politicians. Ismail Lalpuria, a furniture trader in the Arambagh area, expressed frustration with the abundance of flies affecting his business. He stated that all political parties are simply engaging in politics and not accomplishing any meaningful work.