KARACHI, Jul 16 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Karamullah Waqasi, has announced that comprehensive emergency preparations have been initiated across the city ahead of the monsoon season. He said all municipal institutions have been placed on high alert and are fully prepared to respond to any rain-related emergencies. Chairing a key meeting with Union Council members from Baldia Town and Keamari Town, along …
KMC finalizes arrangements for expected monsoon: Waqasi
KARACHI, Jul 16 (APP):Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Karamullah Waqasi, has announced that comprehensive emergency preparations have been initiated across the city ahead of the monsoon season.
He said all municipal institutions have been placed on high alert and are fully prepared to respond to any rain-related emergencies.
Chairing a key meeting with Union Council members from Baldia Town and Keamari Town, along with officials of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Waqasi said the civic administration is implementing a coordinated strategy to minimize public inconvenience during the expected monsoon rains.
He emphasized that sanitation, timely garbage collection and disposal, continuous monitoring of storm-water drains, and effective drainage arrangements have been prioritized to ensure uninterrupted municipal services.
He informed participants that alongside the ongoing development and civic improvement projects across Karachi, the city’s Monsoon Emergency Plan is also being implemented at an accelerated pace under the leadership of Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab.
Highlighting the broader weather situation, Waqasi noted that the monsoon season has already commenced across Pakistan, with rainfall affecting several regions of the country. In anticipation of similar conditions in Karachi, a dedicated contingency strategy has been developed to safeguard residents and ensure swift emergency response.
He further stated that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has been placed on high alert, while all relevant officers and field personnel have been directed to perform their responsibilities efficiently during periods of heavy rainfall.
According to Waqasi, vulnerable and low-lying areas across the city have already been identified, where additional manpower, jetting and suction machines, and other essential equipment will be deployed to ensure rapid response in case of flooding or drainage issues.
The Mayor’s spokesperson also said that, on the instructions of Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, elected local government representatives remain actively engaged in their respective areas and are maintaining close coordination to address public concerns promptly.
Appealing to citizens to cooperate with the authorities, Waqasi urged residents to observe safety precautions during heavy rains, avoid opening sewer covers and manholes, and immediately contact the relevant civic agencies in the event of any emergency.
He reaffirmed the municipal administration’s commitment to transforming Karachi into a cleaner, safer, and more modern city, adding that every available resource would be utilized to ensure the uninterrupted provision of civic services and maximum public convenience throughout the monsoon season.
