Re: Malir River - Karachi's natural heritage
On June 30, 1977, it rained heavily in Karachi and adjoining areas. The most devastated rain in the history of Karachi. About 6 inches! The malir river saw its super flood in the afternoon - inundating several areas - Azam basti, Akhtar Colony and Defence. Almost 300 people were drowned that day with countless cattle loss.
After that rain, the world bank sponsored the contruction of protective bands over the river which was completed by 1984.