Muhammad Rehan
Dera Ismail Khan: Executive Engineer PHED D.I. Khan, Engineer Zeeshan Khan Ghandapur, has stated that there will be no urban flooding in the bazaars and D.I. Khan city during the upcoming monsoon season, following the near completion of multiple development projects across the city.
He said that several properly planned and approved infrastructure schemes are in their final stages, including works in 4 Bazaar, North Circular Road (Imamia Gate to Qalma Chowk), Qalma Chowk to Pawanda Bazaar Chowk, Pawanda Bazaar Chowk to Old Sabzi Mandi Mor, Dial Road extension up to Benazir Colony, Sheikh Yousaf to New Bannu Chungi, Police Line Road/ Kanchkanwali Wasti, Arra Road, Muryali, Gillani Town, and Muslim Bazaar to Jogian Wala Mohallah and Shami Road.
According to him, these projects collectively cover almost the entire city and have already shown positive results during recent pre-monsoon rains of 30–40 mm. He noted that despite such rainfall intensity, no urban flooding was reported in Commissionary Bazaar and Pawanda Bazaar—areas that were previously highly vulnerable.
Trader union representative Mr. Asad Nizami confirmed the improvement, stating that for the first time in history, no flooding was observed in these bazaars, crediting the near-completion of the 4 Bazaar drainage project.
Engineer Zeeshan further said that encroachments are being removed and right-of-way expansion is being ensured by PHED D.I. Khan to improve water flow and drainage capacity. He added that the projects were approved during the tenure of former Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, who showed strong confidence in PHED’s execution capacity.
He assured that all ongoing schemes will be completed within 40–45 days before the peak monsoon season, making this year’s monsoon experience significantly different for traders and residents. He emphasized that the traders will be able to conduct business without the recurring fear of rainwater damage.
He also highlighted that the projects posed engineering challenges due to limited underground space for sewerage and drainage systems, and much of the work had to be carried out at night in busy markets to avoid disruption of daytime traffic.
Local traders and public representatives have expressed satisfaction over the progress and effectiveness of the projects and are hopeful for their timely completion.
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