Karachiites face waterlogging, prolonged power outages after heavy showers

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Several parts of Karachi are still arguing with the effects of Tuesday’s heavy rains, which has killed at least 10 in various rainfall incidents.

Amid the forecasts of more heavy rains, the metropolis has long been disrupted in the power outage and water light.

The power supply has yet to be restored in several palaces, including Gulistan-e-Jahar blocks 7, 13, and 18, 18, Mahmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Manzoor Colony, Defense Ideology, and Malir Al-Alamgir Society-more than 16 hours have passed since the destruction.

The city’s only power efficacy, K -Electric, said in a statement that its field teams were actively engaged throughout the magic and the feeders were closed only where security precautions were demanded.

The utility states that “despite the major water writing and crowds, the rehabilitation efforts continued indefinitely. The high levels of stable water were particularly affected by limited access and safety risks for residential and field teams, especially in low -lying areas, especially in low -lying areas.”

Meanwhile, rainwater cannot be completely eliminated from several major roads, including Tower, II Chandgarh Road, FTC Area, Share Faisal on PAF Museum, and Saifura on University Road.

Water has also been gathered in Karachi’s Red Zone, Shaheen Complex, Mr. Kayani Road, near the Arts Council, and Ziauddin Ahmed Road. As a result, a track of Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Road has been closed for traffic since yesterday, while Dari Road and Nazimabad underpass are also closed.

In addition, the House near the Governor’s House is submerged with rain water to the Sadar Road police lines. Other affected areas include khadar, Ma Jinnah Road, Bolton Market, and University of Sindh Madrasat -ul -Islam.

‘Important roads are largely cleaned’

Talking to Geo News, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab said that when the main roads have been cleared after the rains, drainage work is still underway in several water areas.

He said, “Rain water where rain water has accumulated, drainage efforts are underway.

Wahab said that 3.024 million cubic feet of debris have been removed from the storm drains so far, which has improved the flow of water throughout the city and ease drains.

It recognized shortcomings in the drainage system but emphasized the need for a long -term solution. “The basic steps are needed to enhance the drainage capacity, but it requires resistance from the ground and residents, which makes it difficult,” said the Mayor.

He added, “Traffic is running, but water is left on the sides of the roads. Overall, the situation has improved compared to the early days.”

The mayor also confirmed complaints about the power outage in several palaces.

Disrupted in the feeder over 550

More than 550 feeders have been interrupted throughout the city, in some areas have faced blackout for 16 hours.

Electricity spokesperson said that more than 1,550 of the city’s 2,100 feeders are currently being provided electricity. The spokesperson explained that heavy rains have sank many roads, which disrupts fuel supply and disrupts access to repair teams.

However, residents told Geo News that several hours had passed after the rains, yet no electric teams had reached their areas to restore the supply, which left the citizens suffering and helpless.

More high rain

According to the Met Office, strong monsoon streams from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are constantly penetrating in the southern parts. Under the influence of these climate conditions, widespread rainfall/thunderstorms is expected to be shower (too heavy with heavy heavy faults), in which several Sindh districts, including Karachi, with occasional space from August 19-22.

It is also expected in Matthew, Tharparkar, Amir Kot, Mirpurkhas, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benzir Abad, Karachi, Thatta, Badin, Sajawal, Tando Alier, Tando Mohammad Khan, Sagar, Jamshoro, Lukor, Lukor, Lukor, Lukor.

The PMD added that heavy rains could cause that it could flood the citizens in the lower areas of Sindh, including Karachi.