Master plan violations lead to worsening of Islamabad flooding

Master plan violations lead to worsening of Islamabad flooding

ISLAMABAD: Besides the natural calamity, the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) negligence is also a major contributing factor to flash flooding in the capital, as the authority failed to properly implement the city’s landmark master plan. The planned city has been facing flash flooding for the last many years due to poor planning and weak writ. Islamabad received 150mm of rain, which resulted in flash floods, badly affecting three areas – E-11 sector, Park Road near Comsats and Ghauri Tow...

By [email protected] (Kashif Abbasi)