When natural disasters cause spiritual trauma, anxiety of climate
August 19 began as an ordinary day for the Karatsites – until the sky is opened. By the night, the city of Lights sank into the dark and despair: flooded roads, power outages, latent citizens and an overwhelming sense of chaos. Karachi, a city often associated with energy and durability, reflects nothing but panic and fear of that day. While roads are dry and life may seem “back to normal”, mental scars remain. For many citizens, the trauma of that night remains – asking a crucial question: do we overlook the silent impact of natural disasters on mental health? A
