Pakistan: Severe weather prompts flight disruptions nationwide Aug. 27

Heavy monsoon rainfall and unspecified administrative issues are reportedly disrupting flights across multiple airports in Pakistan as of Aug. 27. Delays and cancelations are affecting both arrivals and departures of domestic and international flights. Impacted carriers include Airblue (PA), Air China (CA), Emirates (EK), Pakistan Airlines (PK), and Serene Air (ER). Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport (KHI) is the worst affected, though other regional airports such as Islamabad International Airport (ISB), Multan International Airport (MUX), and Quetta International Airport (UET) are also facing limited disruptions.

Flight schedule changes are likely to continue in the coming hours. Lingering delays may occur even after services normalize, as authorities work to clear the backlog of flights.