Observer Report
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, in a statement, said that the incessant, heavy downpour has caused a “disastrous situation” in Karachi.
He further said that due to overflowing of water in Malir and Sukkun Nadi, residents have been stranded, directing authorities to take measures to rescue them. He further said that schools in the area be vacated so stranded residents can be housed in the buildings. He also instructed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PMDA) to provide, food, water and other essential items.
Additionally, Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Suhail Rajput urged people not to leave their homes.
Meanwhile, Sindh Rangers have urged residents to call helpline 1101 or contact on 0347-9001111 via WhatsApp for assistance, Radio Pakistan reported. Residents can also call Edhi Centre at 115 and Chhipa at 1020. Due to power outages, Edhi’s 115 helpline service was affected, the organisation said in a statement, adding that rainwater had also entered the Edhi control room.
A relief and rescue operation by the Sindh Rangers is underway. Rangers are also coordinating with NGOs to distribute ration packages in areas where food supply has been affected. Quoting the Rangers spokesperson, Radio Pakistan reported that teams have been constituted to hasten the rescue operation.
Many major arteries witnessed severe traffic jams across the city and many areas of Karachi were experiencing power outages.
