The City Administration of Karachi has made a firm commitment to fully support the Water and Sewerage Corporation to better control water usage and prevent water theft. Protecting the city's essential water resources and ensuring equal distribution are the goals of the program, which also involves strict security measures at water hydrants.Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi held a review meeting where important stakeholders from different agencies convened to devise and execute plans aimed at preventing water theft. Prominent people attended the meeting at the Commissioner's Office, including senior police officers, Assistant Commissioner Headquarters Rabia Syed, Deputy Commissioners I and II, Ghulam Mehdi and Ghazanfar Ali Shah, CEO of Water and Sewerage Corporation Syed Salahuddin Ahmed, and all Deputy Commissioners.
Increasing security at the city's water hydrants was one of the main measures made. At these crucial locations, deputy commissioners will be in charge of the security with police support. At Jangal Hydrant in Janjal Goth, Maymar, a new police checkpoint will be built to prevent illicit activity and provide a safe water source. At other hydrants, comparable security measures will be put in place to keep everything in order and stop theft.
The Water Corporation has reaffirmed its dedication to following government regulations and providing water via tankers to mosques, imambargahs, and other national and religious initiatives. This guarantees the ongoing provision of critical services, particularly during major religious and national events.
A status report on the ongoing efforts to remove illegal hydrants, a significant contributing factor to water theft, was given by CEO Syed Salahuddin Ahmed. He stated that 177 people had been detained for their roles in these operations and that 243 illicit fire hydrants had been demolished with the help of Pakistan Rangers. To stop illicit water distribution and make sure that water reaches the people who need it the most, these steps are critical first steps.
The Water Corporation has started the digitization of water tankers to improve accountability and transparency even more. To date, 3,700 water trackers have been fitted on tankers to provide for accurate tracking of water distribution and usage. It is anticipated that this technical development will be vital in reducing waste and guaranteeing the effective use of water resources.
Infrastructure problems were also discussed in the meeting, mainly those affecting the Jamila Pumping Station. With the installation of three new pumps and the start of work on a new drain, it was discovered that the station's long-standing issues had been fixed. It is expected that these upgrades will greatly increase the station's capacity and dependability.
During the conference, efforts to stop unauthorized water connections were also discussed. The administration stressed that to prevent illegal access to the water supply, vigilance and strict enforcement are essential. The Water Corporation wants to guarantee equitable water distribution and cut down on waste by taking care of these unauthorized connections.
The locals were asked to cooperate with the measures being put in place and to be updated by the authorities. To give the public timely notifications, recommendations, and instructions, the NDMA has established the Pak NDMA Disaster Alert application, which is available on the Google Play Store and the iOS App Store. The public is urged to use this app to be informed about the weather and any threats of flooding.
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