The Water and Sanitation Services Company Dera Ismail Khan (WSSC DI Khan) on Wednesday has launched a citywide drainage and sanitation operation following rainfall, with sanitation workers and machinery deployed on high alert to ensure the timely removal of rainwater from roads, markets and residential streets.

WSSC officials said sanitation staff were working in day and night shifts under the Monsoon Contingency Plan, while heavy machinery and dewatering equipment were continuously engaged in removing accumulated rainwater from bazaars, markets and different localities to minimise inconvenience to the public and maintain the smooth flow of traffic. The officials said field teams were also carrying out desilting and clearance of drainage channels and monitoring vulnerable points across the city to prevent urban flooding and ensure effective drainage.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) WSSC DI Khan, Naimat Ullah Khan, said the company was implementing its Monsoon Plan in full spirit and would continue round-the-clock operations throughout the rainy season. He urged citizens to avoid dumping household waste, construction debris and other solid waste into drains and nullahs, saying blocked drains were a major cause of waterlogging during rainfall.

"The success of the drainage system depends not only on institutional efforts but also on public cooperation. Clean drains ensure a safer and cleaner city for everyone," he said. The CEO reiterated that WSSC DI Khan would continue providing uninterrupted sanitation and drainage services during the monsoon season and appealed to residents to support the civic body's cleanliness efforts by disposing of waste responsibly.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)