Govt to announce 'permanent solution' to problems of Karachi: PM

We will not abandon the people of Karachi in their time of crisis, tweets Premier Imran Khan

After record-breaking rainfall and thunderstorm wreaked havoc in the Sindh provincial capital, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the federal government will be announcing a plan for a "permanent solution to the problems caused by floods by cleaning of nullahs, fixing of the sewage system and resolving the huge challenge of water supply to the people of Karachi".

At least 18 people were killed in rain-related incidents, including drowning, structural collapse, electrocution and other mishaps, in the port city on Thursday.

While taking to Twitter, the premier said that “we will not abandon the people of Karachi in their time of crisis”.

My govt is fully cognizant of the suffering of our people in the wake of the heavy rains, especially the people of Karachi. I am personally monitoring the relief & rescue operations & am in constant contact with Chairman NDMA & Governor Sindh for regular updates.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) August 27, 2020

PM Imran also directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to immediately not only rescue stranded people but also provide emergency medical assistance, food and shelter to all those in need. "I have also asked NDMA Chairman to ensure restoration of utilities on an emergency basis," he added.

He said that the government is fully cognisant of the suffering of “our people in the wake of the heavy rains, especially the people of Karachi”.

"I am personally monitoring the relief & rescue operations & am in constant contact with Chairman NDMA & Governor Sindh for regular updates," he also said.