Karachi, In a scathing critique of the local government’s response to recent rainfall, Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor accused Karachi’s mayor of inadequacy, leading to widespread flooding in the city from just two inches of rain. This failure has sparked intense criticism over the city’s outdated drainage system and the leadership’s apparent lack of preparation for predictable weather events.

According to Pasban Press Information Cell, Altaf Shakoor’s statement lambasted the current administration, particularly targeting Murtaza Wahab and the People’s Party for their failure to address Karachi’s chronic drainage issues. Shakoor emphasized the urgent need for a redesigned drainage system to prevent further flooding, pointing out that the existing system, designed over a century ago by the British, is woefully inadequate for the city’s current needs. He highlighted the irony of Karachi, a coastal city, being unable to manage rainwater effectively, contrasting this with countries like Singapore and Malaysia, where constant rainfall does not result in urban flooding due to efficient water management systems.

Shakoor’s critique extended to PPP’s governance, accusing them of allowing the city’s infrastructure to deteriorate while other areas, notably Lahore, are promised improvements that he sees as unrealistic. He condemned the mismanagement of Sindh’s budget and the encroachment on natural water passages in various Karachi locales, which he believes exacerbates the flooding issue. The statement calls for immediate and decisive action to overhaul Karachi’s drainage system, including the removal of illegal constructions blocking natural water flow, to prevent future disasters.

This call to action underscores a deep frustration with political leadership and city planning in Karachi. Shakoor’s remarks aim to catalyze a reevaluation of urban infrastructure and governance in Pakistan’s largest city, pressing for solutions that will safeguard against recurring flood crises.