KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani has directed the concerned authorities to immediately vacate dilapidated and under-construction buildings in the wake of heavy rainfalls across the city.
According to details, Commissioner Karachi chaired a high-level meeting today (Thursday). The meeting was attended by SBCA director-general, deputy commissioners, and representatives of the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD).
Iftikhar Shallwani directed the officials to immediately vacate all dilapidated buildings due to the fresh spell of monsoon. “Emergency measures will be taken following the directives of the Supreme Court (SC) to avoid any kind of losses and damages,” he added.
The meeting also reviewed the action being taken against encroachments in various parts of the metropolis. The ABD representatives briefed the commissioner regarding the illegal buildings and constructions.
The commissioner issued directives to present a progress report regarding the actions for bulldozing all illegal constructions across Karachi.
In the wake of heavy rainfalls, K-Electric (KE) wrote letters to the Commissioner Office and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to take special steps for draining rainwater from 451 areas.
Earlier today (Thursday), heavy downpour lashed different areas of Karachi, inundating streets and leaving a major part of the port city without power.
The heavy rainfall has hindered the flow of traffic as roads submerged in rainwater in many areas of the city, including Shahrahe Faisal, Drigh Road, Natha Khan.
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