Karachi to receive heavy monsoon rains this year: PDMA

The Sindh Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that Karachi will experience heavy monsoon rains this year. According to forecasts by provincial authorities, there is expected to be over a 100 percent increase in rainfall between July and August.

Officials expressed concerns about the potential damage heavy rains could cause, especially if proactive measures are not taken to clear clogged drains. There is a risk of flooding if preventative actions are not implemented.

Commissioner Karachi has issued preemptive directives to all relevant institutions to prepare for the anticipated heavy rains, emphasizing the potential for significant damage if heavy rainfall occurs.

PDMA stressed the importance of implementing effective measures to clear drains and ensure proper water drainage to mitigate severe flooding and associated disasters in Karachi’s low-lying areas during the monsoon season.

Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah chaired a meeting to assess preparations for urban flooding risk in Karachi due to the upcoming monsoon rains. He underscored the need for collaboration among all relevant institutions, including the Meteorological Department and PDMA, to address challenges posed by stormy rains and flooding in Sindh.

Provincial authorities also directed concerned departments to ensure the availability of emergency equipment, machinery, dewatering pumps, and field personnel. This directive comes as the province has been experiencing higher-than-usual levels of rainfall and floods due to climate change.