Karachi:  Water Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) deployed all its suction machines, dewatering pumps, and other machinery across city ahead of rainfall, to ensure effective drainage of rainwater.

These deployments were made on directives of Chief Minister of Sindh, Mayor of Karachi and Chief Secretary of Sindh. According to spokesperson of Corporation, their administrative team had already dispatched all suction machines and dewatering pumps, along with other machinery, to various important locations in the city, including major roads and areas such as Deep Hotel Metro, Governor House, Muslim Gymkhana, Mereweather Tower, Bilawal Chowrangi, Jinnah Airport, Arts Council Chowrangi, PC Hotel, 26 Street, Jinnah Hospital, Nursery, Gora Qabristan, Baloch Colony, FTC Flyover, University Road, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, CM House and MA Jinnah Road. Spokesperson said that COO KWSC Assadullah Khan personally inspected drainage work of water in various parts of city. He mentioned that drainage work of rainwater would continue until completion, and water corporation vehicles and personnel would remain on roads. Additionally, water corporation staff is working round clock to serve public.

He assured that drainage work would continue without interruption and KWSC staff would remain assigned throughout the night, providing timely drainage services. Furthermore, KWSC staff is deployed in shifts, ensuring relief services for citizens. He said that in anticipation of further rainfall, emergency measures would remain in place at KWSC and citizens are urged to take precautionary measures during rain to avoid any inconvenience.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 15 2024

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