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KARACHI, Aug 16: The emergency operation launched by the DHA last Sunday to drain out stagnant rainwater from the affected areas continued for the fifth day on Thursday. Major portions of DHA Phase-II Extension, Phase-IV and portions of Phase-VII have been cleared of rainwater. However, rainwater in some localities of Phase-V and Phase-VI has not been drained yet.
The de-watering resources employed by the DHA in the localities cleared of rainwater have been shifted to the affected areas of Phase-V and Phase-VI to speed up the pumping and drainage operations.
Meanwhile, a major effort has been made to create a drain between Saba Avenue and Beach Avenue by cutting Khayaban-i-Rahat for the speedy drainage of rainwater into the sea.
The DHA administrator continued to monitor and direct the ongoing operation from his camp office located at Seaview. He directed the officials concerned of the CBC to immediately start cleaning the area, as well as start spray and fumigation to prevent the outbreak of epidemics. He also directed the staff to clear the choked sewerage system and overflowing gutters of these areas.
Meanwhile, Beach Ave at Seaview remained closed for vehicular traffic from McDonalds to Village Restaurant. Saba Avenue has also been closed from Khayaban-i-Shamsheer to B Street for general traffic because of the rain emergency operation.
The DHA has assured residents that there would be a definite visible improvement in the rain-affected areas by Friday.
Site Town Nazim Izharuddin Ahmed Khan has called for judicious distribution of water in the town under a better plan.
He said this in a meeting with officials of the water board in relation to problems being faced in water supply to UC-1. The meeting was attended by MNA Abid Ali Umang.
The MNA informed the KWSB officials about the problems hindering the water supply and said that separate arrangements should be made for water supply to UC-1 and the industrial areas.
The Site nazim suggested that a separate line be laid for supply of water to UC-1and the adjoining localities and the installation of a pumping station and valve for Hasrat Mohani Colony.
Abid Ali Umang said that an underground water tank with a capacity of 100,000 gallons will be constructed for UC-1, while a tank for UC-2 has been constructed from where water supply will start soon.
He told the meeting that Rs3 million would be spent for improving the water supply system.
A five-member delegation of a Japanese firm on Thursday visited various areas of Liaquatabad Town.
The purpose of the delegation’s visit was to gain information about services of water supply and sewerage. The delegation was also informed about the ongoing development projects.
They also exchanged views with Liaquatabad Town Nazim Osama Qadri. —PPI/APP
