Karachi is able to deal with monsoon spells if the city gets 70 to 80 mm of rain, however, it would be a challenge for the institutions otherwise, said the Karachi Administration Laeeq Ahmed.
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has prepared a plan to avert any tragic situation ahead of city’s monsoon spell, said the Karachi administration Laeeq Ahmed.
The statement came after his recent visit to Shahrah e Faisal, Karsaz, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad and many other of city area after an unexpected spell hit on Monday morning.
25 new de-watering pumps have been added in the city, increasing the strength of the previous de-watering pumps which have been installed at all underpasses by KMC, he added.
“KMC will use machinery and manpower of cantonment boards, the Pakistan Navy, and Pakistan Disaster Management Authority in time of need,” said Laeeq.
Moreover, the institution has established three teams to deal with the rain water, while 514 small and 38 big stormwaters are being cleaned.
It has issued notices to the cattle markets to take necessary measurements ahead of monsoon spells.
