KARACHI: Torrential rain in Karachi has caused Lyari River to flood several areas of the city, resulting in evacuations.
The rescue officials stated that water from the Lyari River entered homes in Gulshan-e-Iqbal UC-1 Goharabad, Nishtar Basti, and the surrounding Eesa Nagri locality.
At Sohrab Goth’s Lassi Para, water also entered residential units, the Rescue sources said.
Rescue workers said that 15 children, four women, and one elderly man had been evacuated to safety, adding that the operation to assist affected families is still under way.
Meanwhile, water from the Thado River has entered Dar Muhammad Goth, with local authorities shifting nearby residents to safer locations to avoid further risk.
Heavy rainfall and a rapid surge at Thaddo Dam have caused Karachi’s Malir and Lyari rivers to breach their banks, flooding nearby neighbourhoods and streets, particularly in Scheme 33.
Rescue teams, equipped with boats and ropes, are working tirelessly to save trapped families.
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal, two individuals stranded near the Lyari River were safely evacuated. Volunteers are assisting officials, prioritizing the rescue of children and the elderly.
Thaddo dam surge prompts action on M-9 motorway
The spokesperson for the Sindh Chief Minister reported that rising water levels from Thaddo Dam collided with the M-9 motorway near Jamali Bridge.
To alleviate pressure and redirect the flow, the Sindh government decided to breach the motorway’s median wall. This measure aims to split the current, safeguarding lives and property downstream.
Engineers remain on-site, guiding machinery and managing traffic on open lanes to ensure safety and mobility.
Lyari river floods strain surrounding communities
The Lyari River’s overflow has inundated homes in areas like FB Area, Shafiq Colony, Hassan Noman Colony, Sohrab Goth, and Bakra Pedi.
Several feet of standing water have forced families to seek refuge on rooftops and upper floors. Rescue teams are navigating block by block with boats, while loudspeakers warn against travelling on flooded streets at night.
Many households have moved valuables to higher shelves and disconnected main power switches to prevent electrical hazards.
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