Intermittent rains inundate Karachi, disrupt traffic flow
Pakistan Army reached the affected areas to help the civil administration.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Intermittent rains Saturday once again inundated the streets of Karachi and disrupted the traffic flow, making the lives of people difficult. Water entered into homes as sewerage nullahs overflew.
Malir Nadi (river) was flooded and traffic was stuck from Qayyumabad to Korangi Causeway due to rainwater. City court, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Bhittai Colony and low-lying areas remained inundated.
Pakistan Army reached the affected areas to help the civil administration, which acted like a mere spectator, as the new monsoon spell disrupted routine life in the metropolis.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) told that the army had started relief operation in Karachi as rescue teams were active in affected areas with dewatering pumps and necessary safety equipments.
Rainwater was being drained out from low-lying areas and stranded people were being rescued. Further rescue teams had been alerted in the wake of possible flooding or any other emergency situation.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) spokesperson told that three nullahs were completely cleaned and work in other places was ongoing.
On the other hand, the number of people who were electrocuted in rain related incidents surged to nine. The mishaps occurred in Ittehad Town, Gulistan-e-Johar, City Court Road and Jam Colony.
Prolonged power outages were also being conducted by K-Electric. Following the loadshedding, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) announced to keep all regional offices across Sindh open on Saturday and Sunday.
