KARACHI: Spokesperson for the Mayor of Karachi and 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, in accordance with the directives of Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab. He said all municipal institutions have been placed on high alert and are fully prepared to respond to any rain-related emergencies.
According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Waqasi chaired a meeting with Union Council members from Baldia Town and Keamari Town, along with officials from the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB). The discussion revolved around implementing a coordinated strategy to minimize public inconvenience during the expected monsoon rains. Sanitation, timely garbage collection and disposal, continuous monitoring of storm-water drains, and effective drainage arrangements have been prioritized to ensure uninterrupted municipal services.
Waqasi informed the participants that alongside 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. All concerned departments have been instructed to maintain operational readiness throughout the rainy season.
Highlighting the broader weather situation, Waqasi noted that the monsoon season has already commenced across Pakistan, with rainfall affecting several regions. In anticipation of similar conditions in Karachi, a dedicated contingency strategy has been developed to safeguard residents and ensure a swift emergency response.
The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has been placed on high alert. All relevant officers and field personnel have been directed to perform their responsibilities efficiently during periods of heavy rainfall. 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 emphasized the active engagement of elected local government representatives in their respective areas, maintaining close coordination to address public concerns promptly. Waqasi urged residents to cooperate with the authorities by observing safety precautions during heavy rains, avoiding opening sewer covers and manholes, and immediately contacting 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 uninterrupted civic services and maximum public convenience throughout the monsoon season.