There is a fear that the situation in Karachi could deteriorate to a catastrophic level due to the expected rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Karachi, while even light and heavy rains during the monsoon have already turned the city into ruins, with large potholes appearing everywhere.
Whether it’s the main roads or the inner streets, all are in a state of disrepair, causing severe difficulties for citizens in commuting. Additional rainfall is expected to further devastate the city.
Recently repaired and rebuilt roads in Karachi's main roads and inner alleys have also deteriorated, but the Karachi Municipal Corporation has not taken any steps to restore them.
There are potholes on major roads such as University Road, Shahrah-e-Pakistan, New M.A. Jinnah Road, Korangi Expressway, and Korangi Road, forcing Karachi residents to take hours to cover what should be minutes of travel.
The city is completely in ruins, yet no measures are being taken to improve it. The situation in neighborhoods is extremely dire, with roads completely disappearing.
The sewage system has also collapsed, worsening the situation, and in some areas, conditions are so bad that they are worse than those in rural villages.
Heavy Rain Expected in Karachi, But How Much?
Heavy rainfall is expected in the metropolitan port city of Karachi from August 27 to August 31, as informed by Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz during a meeting with Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah regarding emergency measures for the rain.
In the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of Sindh, Sarfraz stated that the new spell is expected to bring rainfall between 150 mm and 200 mm in the port city, according to an official statement issued from the Sindh Chief Minister's House.
The Chief Meteorologist also mentioned that during this period, there is a likelihood of thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain. Particularly in Karachi and other metropolitan cities of Sindh, there is a risk of urban flooding due to heavy rainfall.
Furthermore, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) reported that a well-marked low-pressure area over Madhya Pradesh in central India has intensified into a depression and is expected to move west-southwest, possibly reaching eastern Sindh by the night of August 26.
As a result, a strong monsoon wave is likely to affect Sindh due to this weather system.
The meeting was attended by Provincial Ministers Sharjeel Memon, Saeed Ghani, Jam Khan Shoro, Makhdoom Mahboob, Advisor Najmi Alam, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Mayor Sukkur Arsalan Shaikh, Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah, SMBR Baqaullah Unar, and Commissioner Karachi Hassan Naqvi.
The Chief Minister was also informed by the Meteorological Department that the districts of Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, Hyderabad, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Jamshoro, Dadu, Qambar Shahdadkot, Jacobabad, Shikarpur, and Larkana may experience scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and windstorms with occasional breaks from August 26 (tonight) to August 31.
Rainfall between 250 mm and 300 mm is expected in Thatta, Sujawal, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Shaheed Benazirabad, while Badin, Tando Muhammad Khan, Tharparkar, and Umerkot may receive up to 500 mm of rain. Other districts are likely to experience rainfall between 70 mm and 100 mm.
In light of these significant rainfall forecasts, Chief Minister Murad directed all municipal bodies, district administrations, and the irrigation department to be prepared for timely action in any emergency situation.
He also instructed the Fisheries Department to provide necessary advice to fishermen to take precautionary measures during this forecasted period.
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