One day after strong showers triggered urban floods in Karachi and left at least 10 dead, large parts of the metropolis remain without electricity, while the water commitment continues to disrupt life on the main roads in the midst of more torrential rainy forecasts.
Food has not yet been restored in several districts, notably Gulistan-E-Jauhar Blocks 7, 13 and 18, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Manzoor Colony, Defense View and Malir Alamgir Society-despite more than 16 hours after spending since the drops.
K-Electric, the only public power service in the city, said in a statement that its teams on the ground have been actively engaged throughout the fate and that the feeders were only disabled when the security precautions required.
“The restoration efforts took place without triggering despite a significant investigation and congestion. The areas with high levels of stagnant water, in particular the low zones, were particularly affected due to the risk of restricted access and security for residents and teams on the ground,” said the public service.
Meanwhile, Rainwater has not yet been entirely drained with several main roads, including Tower, II Chundrigar Road, the FTC region, the Sharea Faisal and Safoora PAF Museum on University Road.
The water has also accumulated in the red zone of Karachi, the Shaheen complex, the M. Kayani path near the Arts Council and the Ziauddin Ahmed road. Consequently, a track from Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road has remained closed to traffic since yesterday, while the fireplace and the underground passages of Nazimabad also remain closed.
In addition, the Awan-E-Sadr road near the governor’s house is overwhelmed with rainwater to the police lines. The other affected areas include Kharadar, my Jinnah Road, Bolton Market and Jamia Sindh Madrasatul Islam.
“The mainly eliminated main roads”
Talk to PK Press Club NewsThe mayor of Karachi, Murtaza Wahab, said that even if the main roads had been largely eliminated after the rains, the drainage work was still underway in several areas full of water.
“Drainage efforts continue where rainwater has accumulated,” he said, noting that the city had received more than 235 mm of precipitation-exceeding its drainage capacity of only 40 mm.
Wahab said 3.024 million cubic feet of debris had so far been removed from the storm sewers, improving water flow and drinking drainage across the city.
He recognized the gaps in the drainage system but underlined the need for long -term solutions. “Basic steps are necessary to extend the drainage capacity, but this requires land and faces the resistance of residents, which makes the task difficult,” said the mayor.
“Traffic moves, but slows down where the water remains on the sides of the roads. Overall, the situation has improved in relation to the earliest day,” he added.
The mayor has also confirmed to receive complaints concerning current failures in several districts.
Over 550 disrupted eaters
The supply of electricity was disrupted by more than 550 feeders across the city, certain areas experiencing power outages of up to 4 p.m..
A spokesperson in K-electrical said that electricity was currently provided through more than 1,550 of the city’s 2,100 feeders. The spokesperson explained that heavy rains had left many submerged roads, disturbing fuel deliveries and hampering access to repair teams.
However, residents said PK Press Club News These hours have passed since the rain stopped, but no K electricity team had arrived to restore supply in their regions, leaving citizens in distress and defenseless.
More torrential rains
According to the Met Office, strong mousson currents from the Oman Sea and the Bengal Bay enter the country, in particular the southern parts. Under the influence of these weather conditions, a generalized rain / Thundershower wind (with sometimes very heavy scattered falls) is expected in several districts of the Sindh, including Karachi, from August 19 to 22, with occasional gaps.
It is also planned in Mithi, Tharparker, Umer Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Thsta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Allayar, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Jamshoro, while in scattered places in Sukkur, Larkana, Khairpur and Jacobad.
The PMD has added that torrential rains can cause urban floods in the low areas of the Sindh, including Karachi.
