KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah emphasised the need for continued vigilance as more rain is forecast in Karachi.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presided over an emergency meeting to assess the situation and direct ongoing dewatering efforts.
Shah stated that the city is working to recover from severe flooding following heavy rains that inundated the area on Tuesday.
Provincial ministers Sharjeel Memon, Saeed Ghani, Makhdoom Mahboobzaman, Mayor Murtaza Wahab, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah, Principal Secretary Agha Wasif; Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi; Secretary Local Government Wasim Shamshad; Additional IG Karachi Javed Alam Odho; DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah; CEO Water Board Ahmed Siddiqui, and other officials were in attendance.
Briefings highlighted the severity of the flooding, with many roads transformed into impassable pools. Following the rain’s cessation, dewatering operations were launched citywide.
“The priority is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens and to restore normalcy as quickly as possible,” stated the CM Sindh.
He commended the rescue efforts that safely evacuated 40 students stranded at FAST University-Malir during the downpour.
City authorities reported that water has been successfully drained from key areas, including Gulbai, Mauripur, Central, Gulshan zones, Ayesha Manzil, Shahrah-e-Pakistan, and Gulberg.
Critical zones like the Commissioner’s office, High Court, Sindh Secretariat, and Supreme Court have also been cleared. Work is continued at the Arts Council.
Karachi Police, including Traffic Police, reported managing traffic flow effectively despite the challenging conditions.
Focus areas included Capri Cinema, Shahrah-e-Liaquat, MA Jinnah Road, Bahadurabad, and major intersections across the city.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has deployed 26 de-watering pumps across the city, targeting underpasses and flood-prone areas in Districts South, Central, West, and East.
The CM assured the public that all departments and agencies are working in close coordination to mitigate the impact of the current and anticipated rainfall. Residents are urged to remain cautious and follow official advisories as the situation develops.
