Karachi: Under special direction of Sindh Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah and under supervision of Administrator DMC South Dr. Afshan Rabab Syed, work of cleaning rain drains in different areas by B&R Department is going on an emergency basis, in which necessary machinery along with manpower is being provided.

 In this regard, work of cleaning and desalination of drains is going on Mirza Adam Khan Road Lyari, Mauripur Service Road, ICI Bridge, Abdullah Haroon Road Metropole Hotel, Bagh Ibn Qasim Marina Road, Ocean Tower Khayaban Iqbal Clifton, Barbecue Tonight Khayaban Saadi while work of cleaning manholes and chambers around Empress Market Saddar, Mobile Market, MPA Hostel and Sindh High Court has been completed.

Administrator South Dr Afshan Rabab Syed said that cleaning of rain drains within limits of District South will definitely reduce public sufferings and problems during rainy season. That cleaning work of all drains should be completed by maintaining speed and continuity of work so that public can be saved from suffering and trouble during rainy season. All available resources and manpower should be utilised so that desired results can be achieved and effective steps should be taken to clean drains as well as eliminate encroachments on them so that there is no obstruction in drainage of rainwater during rains, Afshan Rabab Syed added.

She appealed to public to cooperate with South municipal administration and refrain from dumping waste in storm drains and sewage lines.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 04 2023

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