Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that arrangements for water drainage have been completed on all major roads and streets under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, and constant coordination with relevant town administrations and other agencies is being maintained for rain arrangements. He said that special instructions have been issued to the relevant departments to keep the drainage machinery in ready condition and to keep the staff on alert for rainwater drainage work, in light of the Meteorological Departments forecast of a new spell of rain starting on Saturday. He said that three large dewatering pumps, excavators, dumpers, and small dewatering pumps have been delivered at the KMC head office here.
One of the three large dewatering pumps will be stationed at the KMC head office, another at the M.A Jinnah Road near the Merewether Tower, and the third at the Governor House, as these areas experience significant water accumulation during rains, he said. He said that preparations for drainage have been completed in advance of the rains. He requested citizens to be patient during heavy rains as the drainage process may be slow temporarily, but as soon as the rain stops, water drainage will begin quickly.
The citizens should be assured that the municipal administration is fully aware of its responsibilities and has taken all necessary measures. Barrister MurtazaWahab also mentioned that the flow of water in all major storm water drains in the city is normal, and there are no obstacles to drainage as choking points have already been cleared and drain cleaning is ongoing.
He added that during the rains, KMCs city wardens will also be present on roads and highways to maintain traffic flow and provide guidance to citizens. The Mayor Karachi said that he will personally visit various areas of the city during the rains to assess the situation and issue instructions to relevant officials and agencies to ensure that citizens are protected from any unpleasant situations during the rains.
