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KARACHI: Karachi on Friday received light to heavy rains a day after the city administration cautioned citizens to restrict their mobility due to the forecasted heavy rain.
Several areas in the city, including I. I. Chundrigar Road, Saddar, Sarjani Town, Malir, North Karachi, Korangi Industrial Area, Orangi Town, Baldia Town, and Manghopir Northern Bypass, have experienced rainfall on Friday.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz, heavy rain is likely in Karachi’s Gadap, Sarjani and Malir.
To ensure minimal inconvenience to residents during the downpour, Mayor Murtaza Wahab of Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) shared steps taken by the city administration. “In addition to pumps, 53 suction vehicles have been strategically deployed across various locations to clear rainwater promptly,” he announced on social media.
Furthermore, the mayor mentioned the deployment of traffic police and wardens on major roadways to facilitate smoother traffic flow.
It’s worth noting that the Sindh government declared a rain emergency in the province on Thursday, with offices in Karachi operating for half a day on Friday due to the forecast of heavy rains in the metropolis.
Karachi mayor said the decision for the half-day was taken as an “abundant precaution”. He also requested citizens to avoid travelling unnecessarily to stave off any inconvenience.