KARACHI – At least nine citizens were left dead in first monsoon rain that wreaked havoc in Pakistan’s southern metropolis on Monday.
Rescue sources said two children lost their lives after being electrocuted in Malir area; other casualties took place in Defence, Gulistan e Jauhar, Clifton and Khamosh colony.
Two citizens lost their lives in Paposh Nagar while another individual was left dead in Mehmoodabad area.
The roads and streets in the most areas of the city are swamped with rain water after the monsoon system hit the city.
The drainage system of the city has failed to cope with the light to medium rain. The shattered sewerage system and garbage littered on streets and roads made the situation worse for Karachiites; especially for those walking on foot and on bikes.
In low lying areas, the rain water carrying sewage has entered the houses. Besides complaints of mixing sewage water drinking water, in many areas the people suffered acute shortage of drinking water because the electricity supply system of K-Electric remained suspended after the city received monsoon rain.
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The rain has also made very difficult for the sellers and those who have purchased sacrificial animals to keep these. The cattle markets — most of these temporarily set up at various sports of the city- are filled with rain water and mud. This created serious problems for the traders to feed their animals and save them from different diseases due to unhygienic environment there.
The people have expressed their concern over the alleged failure of the civic bodies of this mega city to deal with the situation after first monsoon rain.
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On the other hand, the City Government and Sindh Government are making claims that the respective organizations/systems were working very efficiently and the situation was under control.
The people are afraid of the worst situation in the wake of heavy rain forecast during next 24 hours.
