Administrator inspects cleaning work at rainwater drains.

Administrator Karachi Laiq Ahmad on Saturday visited various rainwater drains in Karachi to review cleanliness measures in view of the expected tropical cyclone 'TAUKTAE'.

Senior Director Municipal Services Masood Alam, Chief Engineer Electrical and Mechanical Abbas Shah and other officers were also present on the occasion.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting held at the Chief Ministers House on Saturday regarding storm management arrangements, issued directives for immediately opening the chocking points of the drains and to improve the drainage of storm water.

Following his instructions, the Administrator immediately visited different nullahs of the city and directed that the chalking points of the drains be opened within two days.

He directed that arrangements should be made for smooth drainage of rain water. He said that drainage of water get stagnant in underpasses should also be taken care of and work should be completed for drainage of water there

. Ahmed said that drainage from roads on which water accumulates should also be done on priority basis.

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