KARACHI: Pakistan Army and Ranger troops have joined rescue and relief activities with the concerned departments as heavy downpour sinks most parts of the metropolitan.
Currently, 388 dewatering teams of Army, CBC and DHA are continuously working to drain water from various affected areas especially the Southern district.
The water level at few places has already receded due to extensive joint efforts. Apart from that Army/ Rangers troops are continuously helping the public stranded on roads.
Several main roads and streets were completely flooded and Abdullah Shah Ghazi, KPT and Submarine underpasses were closed for traffic.
Most areas of Defense and Clifton are inundated with almost waist-high water in some areas similar other areas are reporting a similar situation.
Highways leading out of the city were also inundated due to excessive rainfall. The Karachi – Hyderabad track of the highway was closed due to flooding.
Heavy rainfall has once again exposed the city’s drainage system and the Sindh government’s claims regarding its rain emergency plans.
