The monsoon spell that hit Karachi last week shook metropolitans to the core. From people losing their lives to helplessly seeing their cars and houses drown, from power shutdowns to water contamination, Karachiites have been through a great deal of trauma and misery lately.
Be it the low daily wagers, the middle-class professionals and businessmen, or the elite class from posh areas like DHA; everyone faced their fair share of challenges. People started calling out the authorities on Social Media platforms, urging them to take action and put an end to their sufferings. #KarachiRains trended on Twitter for days, highlighting the disastrous effects of rain, hoping for the government to step in and finally take charge. However, not much could be achieved.
Yesterday, on September 1, residents of Clifton and DHA stormed the Cantonment Board Clifton’s office, demanding the resignation of incompetent officials. Infuriated over water contamination and accumulation on roads and in their houses, a huge crowd gathered and protested outside the office.
#DHACares
However, today, on September 2, twitter is trending with the ‘DHACares’ hashtag. DHA Karachi has finally stepped in and has addressed the grievances and concerns of the residents. They held a meeting to devise pragmatic strategies to fix the mess.
DHA Karachi Official tweeted
Hopeful to see a positive change, Karachiites appreciated this initiative and acknowledged the proficiency of the board:
To be honest, @dhakarachiofc is still a dream place to live for the many out there.
They have many facilities, i-e wide roads, a proper DHA security system, Cleanliness, Medical Facilities, community parks, and other unbeatable facilities. #DHACares pic.twitter.com/aFlwaDgZAk
— Anas Ahmed (@_anasahmeddd) September 2, 2020
They always facilitate their residents and tried to clear all the hurdles within best possible time, same was done during these heavy rainfalls. #DHACares pic.twitter.com/Fn8fdjmEee
— Anas Ahmed (@_anasahmeddd) September 2, 2020
However, some were skeptical of the actions that are already taken and that will be taken by the board shortly.
Current Tanker and pumping approach will take another week to dewater Bukahri area. Deploy more resources to end our misery at the earliest. You are not providing any intern relief such as supply of clean water.
— zahid memon (@zahidmemon) September 1, 2020
Some people even posted videos to highlight the pathetic condition of their streets and cried for help:
Bukhari commercial lane 4. 6th day of rain. No light, no electricity, no water and no CBC either. How are people supposed to live with family? pic.twitter.com/bfhnG2erNI
— FarihaArsalan (@farihaarsalan) September 1, 2020
Karachiites Are Still Angry
Others, however, held the board accountable and continued questioning the competency of DHA and CBC. Who is answerable for the loss encountered by Karachiites at the hands of these incompetent powerful elites? This is one of the many questions that lurk over our heads.
The financial hub of the country plunged in rainwater remained unaddressed for days. This puts a question mark on the competency and integrity of the authorities. Exactly how much damage will it take to remove the blindfold off their eyes?
People took their anger on Twitter and commented:
The myth of DHA and CBC super administrators is exposed.Did any of the participants in the meeting tell the reason for such situation.Please honour your position, be honest and don’t let it happen again. Monsoon rain is every year thing.
— N Ansari (@NajmAnsari) September 2, 2020
Waking up 5 days after rain. How insensitive could you be? #ShameonDHA
— Maroof Soomro (@MaroofSoomro) September 1, 2020
This is garbage we still have water in front of our house and no power it's end of day five since it rained , shame on you .
— NotFahad (@fahadumeris) September 1, 2020
Anyhow, the authorities have finally broken their silence on the matter. They have stepped in to address the problems and obstacles that the residents of DHA have encountered over the course of five days. The residents have been assured that the matter is now being taken care of, and swift actions will be taken, especially for those whose houses are still submerged in rainwater and sewerage.
Although this seems to be a ray of hope for the residents, the question ‘why did it take DHA so long to finally start caring’ remains unanswered and is probably meant to remain unanswered forever.
Do you support the DHACares hashtag? Is this an attempt to shush the residents, or is the DHA board actually concerned? What do you think? Let us know in the comment section below.
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