Expected downpour: DCs directed to prepare for rain

KARACHI: Commissioner Ejaz Ahmed Khan has directed all deputy commissioners (DC) of the city to make necessary arrangements for the rain emergency in their respective districts. Holding a meeting regarding rain emergency at the commissioner office on Tuesday, he asked all the DCs to ensure adequate measures are undertaken in the low-lying areas. He said if deemed necessary, the low-lying areas must be immediately vacated and for that machinery could be obtained from the private sector. Meanwhile, local government minister Jam Khan Shoro has said that if any nullah overflowed, action would be taken against the relevant officials. He directed to immediately complete the cleaning work of the nullahs in Garden, Ranchor Lines, and Jubilee Market and ensure that water flows from there towards the PIDC Bridge.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 13^th, 2016.