Published on: August 22, 2025 1:32 AM
Spokesperson Sindh Government Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, said that after the intense monsoon rains drenched Karachi, the Sindh government responded with remarkable speed and efficiency. Within hours, provincial government, local authorities, and emergency services were fully mobilized to restore normality and safeguard citizens. Mustafa Abdullah Baloch emphasized that close coordination between the Chief Minister’s office, district administrations, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Water Board, traffic police, and the Provincial Management & Disaster Authority (PMDA) enabled a city-wide operation that delivered quick results.
According to the spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, the government’s proactive measures-such as advance cleaning of major drains and nullahs ahead of the monsoon season-proved instrumental. These preparations reduced flooding in key areas and helped ensure that accumulated rainwater was drained efficiently. The spokesperson said this pre-emptive work demonstrated the government’s commitment to protecting residents from the worst impacts of extreme weather.
The spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, also noted that to ensure public safety and allow emergency teams to operate without hindrance, the Sindh government declared a public holiday. This timely step, welcomed by the public, helped reduce road congestion, prevent accidents, and accelerate restoration work across the city.
Highlighting the scope of operations, the spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, praised the swift deployment of de-watering pumps, heavy machinery, and field teams to clear water from residential and commercial areas. He commended the dedication of rescue workers, municipal staff, and volunteers who worked tirelessly in challenging conditions to reopen roads, restore electricity, and provide relief to affected neighborhoods.
The spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, underlined that the recent heavy downpours also reflect the growing influence of climate change on weather patterns in Karachi and other cities of Pakistan. Rising global temperatures, he explained, are intensifying the monsoon cycle and making extreme rainfall events more frequent. He noted that phenomena such as cloudbursts-where massive volumes of rain fall in a short span over a limited area-are becoming increasingly common, leading to flash floods and urban inundation. He added that Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has repeatedly raised this concern before the international community, stressing that while Pakistan contributes barely 1% of global carbon emissions, it is among the countries most severely affected by climate change. The spokesperson said such advocacy is vital to secure global support for enhancing Pakistan’s capacity to withstand and adapt to these environmental challenges.
Looking ahead, the spokesperson, Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, assured that the government is maintaining a high state of readiness. Continuous monitoring, standby relief teams, and public advisories are in place to respond quickly to any further rainfall. These ongoing efforts, he said, reflect the Sindh government’s determination to safeguard lives, protect infrastructure, and keep the city moving, even under the most demanding weather conditions.
