PDMA Sindh Deploys Dewatering Pumps to Address Karachi Flooding

Karachi: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has taken significant measures to manage the ongoing rainfall in the province by providing a total of 58 dewatering pumps to various district administrations and municipal corporations. Syed Salman Shah, Director General of PDMA Sindh, visited various parts of Karachi to inspect the rainwater drainage operations in the city’s low-lying areas.

According to Provincial Disaster Management Authority, efforts are being made to address the flooding caused by recent heavy rains. DG Syed Salman Shah stated that PDMA Sindh has deployed 13 heavy-duty dewatering pumps to tackle waterlogging in low-lying areas of Karachi. Additionally, 26 heavy-duty dewatering pumps have been provided to district administrations and municipal corporations to assist with rainwater drainage in Sukkur and Rohri.

Four heavy-duty dewatering pumps have been supplied to the deputy commissioner of Kashmore, and three heavy-duty dewatering pumps have been delivered to the deputy commissioner of Jacobabad to aid in the removal of floodwater from low-lying zones. Matiari has been equipped with four heavy-duty dewatering pumps to clear rainwater from flood-prone areas, while eight heavy-duty dewatering pumps have been provided to the district administration and municipal corporation of Hyderabad for effective rainwater drainage in Hyderabad.

DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah emphasized the authority’s commitment to mitigating the impact of the rainfall and ensuring efficient water removal across the affected regions. He urged the public to stay informed through official channels and adhere to safety precautions during this period of heavy rainfall.

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