Karachi was lurked by heavy rainfall when the second wave of monsoon rains hit the city, where Surjani town received the highest rainfall of 129.8 mm over the last 24 hours.
According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Guldhan-e-Maymar (Jamia Rasheed) registered 93.1 mm, DHA Phase VII 90mm and North Karachi 72.2 mm.
Other areas also experienced significant showers, including Gullhan-E-Haded (69 mm), Nazimabad (54 mm), Korangi (55 mm), Orangi Town (47.2 mm), Saadi Town (55.1 mm), chemical Office University Road (45.4 mm), PAF Masroor Base in Karachi West (41 mm) and Bahria Town (45 mm).
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Due to heavy monsoon rains, the Thado dam is located in Gadap Town flooded. Floodwaters have submerged Super Highway (M-9 highway), which significantly affects the traffic flow. After reporting that a rickshaw and van were swept away by the strong current and water coming into homes, Rescue 1122 and Edhi Marine Services -Teams arrived immediately to the stage.
The Sindh government has decided to break a section of the central barrier on M-9 to give a passage for the water. This work is done based on the evolving situation. SIND Head Minister has instructed the M-9 to be cleared as soon as possible to restore the smooth flow of traffic.
Sindh -Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has issued instructions to closely monitor the water flow from the dam and to keep the public continuously informed to prevent further damage or disadvantages. On CM’s instructions, MNA Jam Karim and MPA Saleem Baloch were also present on site.
Floodwaters went into home in several areas, including Malir Khameso Jokhio Goth, Sohrab Goth, Machar Colony and New Karachis Khameso Goth. Residents were facing serious difficulties as the water flooded their homes. In some areas, people began trying to drain the water themselves and move to safer places.
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According to a Rescue 1122 spokesman, their team on site discovered a stopped vehicle trapped in the stream. The car seemed to be empty, but the water flow was strong and the team tried to approach it. Residents reported that three women had disappeared in the flash floods and that seeking efforts were underway.
The Sindh Chief Minister’s spokesman stated that a shehzore truck was swept away in the flood water from the dam’s waste, but all four people inside were safely rescued under the supervision of DC Malir.
The overflow of the Thado Dam immersed the surrounding areas, streets and alleys of Gadap Town. Residents of scheme 33 and other nearby sites spent the night in fear due to the flood water. Late in the evening, areas such as Sohrab Goth, Machar Colony and Hasan Nauman Colony along with Khameso Goth in the new Karachi Industrial Area were flooded as local streams flooded, catching residents of their homes. Many spent the night trying to reach safer land on their own.
In addition to gadap, different parts of the city were influenced by heavy rainfall. Areas like North Karachi do Minut Chowrangi, Nagan Chowrangi, Sharah-E-Pakistan, Prison Chowrangi, Liaquatabad, Buffer Zone, Anda Mother, Qalandaria Chowk, Five Star Chowrangi, Kda Chowrangi, Essa Nagri, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Sharah-E-Faisal and Pechs Society Earnedde Waterlog, asashing, as as as as as as as as as as as as as as to as as as as as as as as as as as as as as as suash-faisal and pechs society. Rainwater accumulated on the roads and created citizens great difficulties.
Due to the overflow of the Thado Dam in Gadap Town, flooding water reached Saadi city late at night and sparkled panic among the residents. In response, people began to take precautionary measures and tried to protect their homes and vehicles from nearby water.
Alternative routes
As a precaution, the traffic police have implemented alternative routes, traffic coming from Hyderabad to Karachi, is redirected to Model Road.
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Traffic from Karachi on the way to Hyderabad is redirected back to the city via Sabzi Mandi cut. The situation remains tense and authorities continue to monitor and control the effect of the flooding water.
Power cuts
According to a spokesman for K-electric (KE), the monsoon rains in Karachi continued Tuesday to the third day in a row. During intermittent magic forms with heavy and light rain, K-ELECTRIC’s network remained stable and operational across all sectors, including generation, transmission and distribution. Electricity supply throughout the city continued largely without interruption.
The electricity transmission system in the city of Karachi remains stable. Electricity is delivered through more than 1,975 out of 2,100 feed, according to a KE speaker. There are reports of accumulation of rainwater in low -lying areas that cause difficulties in the restoration effort, the spokesman added.
Recently restored areas include Ziauddin Hospital, Kausar Niazi Colony, North Nazimabad Blocks H and F, Surjani Sector 5-C1, 5-C2, 5-C3, 5-C4 and North Karachi.
Electricity is also restored in Shah Faisal Colony No. 2, Korangi Golden Town, Natha Khan, Naseerabad, Barelvi Colony, Shah Faisal No. 1 Vegetable Market, Resham Gali, Azeem Pura, Muaz Garden, Millat Town, Ghazali Town, Hazara Chowk, Kohati Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Mohalla Colony, New Iqbalabalababab, Cantt Bazat (Drigh Road), Malir and Sadiq Goth as well as Gulistan-E-Johar Block 12, Shah Latif Town Sectors 16/A, 16/B and 17/A, Super Highway, Guldhan-E-Haded, Christian and Umar Farooq Colony and Askari-III near Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center.
Other areas where the power is recovered includes Mari Baloch and Ghulam Qadir Rind Goth, 500 quarters, Model Colony, Old and New Labor Square, Cattle Colony, Faiz Ganj, Shehryar Town, Barkat-E-Madina, Shershah, Atma Ram Road and Shikarpur Colony.
The current is recovered in the remaining areas as soon as rainwater drains are completed and safety preparation is received from field teams, secured ke.
K-electric spokesman Imran Rana appealed to citizens to comply with security measures during the rain. He advised to stay away from electric poles, meters, service fittings and broken or tangled Internet or cable lines. He also warned against using indoor wires or water pumps with wet hands or while standing in water. In the event of electrical errors at home, citizens are encouraged to seek help from certified electricians.
His statement came after three unfortunate electrocution events were reported on Tuesday night in Ayub Goth (Gadap Town), Khawaja Ajmer Nagri and Shah Faisal.
By expressing grief over the incidents, the K-electric spokesman clarified that the Ayub Goth event took place in a store and, according to preliminary investigations, did not involve any K-Electric Infrastructure. Similarly, the Khawaja Ajmer Nagri event related to indoor wiring of a residential property was again without a link to K-electric installations. Shah Faisal No. 3 incident took place during an attempted electricity theft.
Rescue operation
Rescue operations continued all night to move rainy people to safe locations.
Rescue 1122 teams moved in coordination with district administration successfully over 350 citizens to safer areas through timely action.
In Saadi city, 10 individuals were caught in water rescued by Rescue 1122 in collaboration with the Pakistani Army, according to Rescue 1122 speaker. Deputy Commissioner East and Deputy Commissioner Malir monitored personal rescue efforts.
In District Keamari, rescue operations were also carried out with the help of the revenue and the police department. Under the leadership of assistant commissioner Keamari Madiha Narejo, 100 individuals were surely moved.
Two individuals were caught in a flood wave in the Lyari River near IMTIAZ super big in Gulhan-e-Iqbal. Upon receipt of the report, a rescue 1122 team immediately reached the location.
According to the spokesman, the Rescue Water team responded along with an ambulance and hiking vehicle quickly and launched a rescue operation. After considerable efforts, both individuals were safely rescued from the flood water and moved to a safe place.
