Most of Sukkur city inundated with rainwater

Ahsan Baloch
SUKKUR: Almost 70 per cent area of Sindh’s third biggest city, Sukkur is still submerged with rainwater as the drainage system has collapsed, ARY News reported.
According to details, after heavy rains in Sukkur, 70% of the city area has been flooded, Old Sukkur, New Pind, Shalimar and Barrage Road areas have been submerged in water as the drainage system has been badly affected.
Station Road, Ghanta Ghar, Hussain Road and other business areas were also submerged in water.
While on other side Sukkur division flood relief cell Incharge MNA Nawab wassn directed the officials and officers of Revenue and Municipal Authority to ensure the drainage of rainwater in the city by using all available resources.He also asked the officers concerned to visit their respective areas as soon as the rain stops to assess post-rain situation and operationalise all the pumping stations on generators and Wapda electricity line simultaneously.  He warned that any kind of carelessness should be avoided otherwise action would be taken against the responsible officials. He directed the officers of SEPCO to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity in the district