KARACHI: Residents of Karachi are grappling with a worsening sewage and garbage crisis that has turned the crucial stretch from Jubilee to Garden into a health hazard. One lane of the road in the Old City area remains submerged under filthy sewage water, while waste from a nearby garbage dump has compounded the problem. Stray dogs have taken refuge in the stagnant water and trash, making the road unsafe and nearly unusable for commuters.
For several months, the affected lane of this two-way road has been flooded with sewage, forcing vehicles in both directions to share the remaining functional track, significantly raising the risk of accidents. The foul-smelling water mixes with garbage from the adjacent dump, creating unhygienic conditions that pose a serious threat to public health.
Stray dogs wandering through the contaminated water and trash have made the area particularly hazardous for pedestrians. This road serves as a key route for visitors heading to Civil Hospital, Jubilee Market, and SIUT Hospital. Despite the presence of the Civil Defence office on one side and the Garden Police Headquarters on the other, citizens say official negligence has allowed the situation to persist unchecked.
Local resident Tariq told reporters that the problem has been recurring for over two years, yet multiple complaints have yielded little to no action. “Promises are made, but nothing concrete happens,” he said, expressing the frustration shared by many in the area.
Residents have also reported a noticeable increase in mosquito breeding in the stagnant water, raising concerns about the risk of dengue and other waterborne diseases. They are urging municipal authorities and relevant departments to urgently improve the sanitation and drainage systems to restore the road for safe public use.
Citizens warned that if immediate measures are not taken, the garbage and sewage problem in central Karachi could escalate further, underscoring questions about the effectiveness of the city’s municipal administration.
