16/06/2026
With the monsoon season approaching, concerns are mounting in Karachi over the condition of the city’s drainage system, as several major storm-water channels remain uncleared.
Residents say administrative negligence has left drains clogged with garbage and overgrown vegetation.
Gujjar Nala, one of Karachi’s key drainage channels, is still awaiting a comprehensive cleanup ahead of the rainy season. Piles of waste and dense shrubs have significantly reduced the flow capacity of the waterway.
Citizens fear that heavy rainfall could lead to severe urban flooding, questioning where the rainwater will go if drainage channels remain obstructed.
